#management-practices

#management-practices

The boss texted and said the workplace was "slammed" and asked if the worker was free. "I really need you to come in today," the boss pressed.

"What makes the biggest difference for working parents is if they feel their people manager wants them to succeed at work and at home," notes Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work. This indicates that supportive management can alleviate workplace stress for parents.

Performance reviews aren't well liked by many managers or employees. Many managers feel like it's just another box to check and employees feel like they make no real impact in their career growth. At some companies, performance reviews primarily exist mostly as a punitive tool for underperforming employees. I'm an advocate for performance reviews (when done well) and think that they shouldn't be a dreaded task once a year, but instead part of an ongoing conversation.