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Most people working in today’s fast-paced economy probably are aware of the increase in the use of telecommuting. Already enabled by technology and driven by cost efficiencies, employee scheduling needs and desires, including child and elder care, and high commuting costs and times, the trend has gained further traction through employer adoption of Virtual Private Networks (“VPNs”), which better allow employees to tackle work projects securely from home and while traveling. Some recent developments, however, highlight the fact that there are some bumps on the road to greater telecommuting.
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The Power of Expectations
Did you know that if you have high performance expectations for your employees and you create a supportive environment, their performance is likely to be excellent? The converse is also true. If your expectations are low, performance is likely to be low. Employee performance tends to increase or decrease to meet management’s expectations.
6 Steps for Giving Constructive Feedback Without Causing Resentment
Giving constructive feedback to employees and peers doesn’t have to be difficult. Success in giving constructive feedback that results in performance change comes from being prepared and feeling confident. In this article, I present six easy steps to help you give feedback without feeling guilty and without causing resentment. The six steps serve as your solid game plan for holding the constructive feedback conversation. Having this plan and having prepared ahead of time with the plan as your guide should give you confidence to give constructive feedback constructively.
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