Alex How to think about what you would have done differently at work?
Start by reflecting on past work experiences. Make a list of situations that didn’t turn out the way you would have liked. Think about the actions you took (or didn’t take), and how they resulted in a less-than-ideal outcome.
What should you do when you see an employee do something wrong?
When you see an employee do something wrong, your instinct most likely is to call it out and show how to do it better. And unless the employee has done something egregiously offensive, pointing out the mistake can turn into a good coaching opportunity.
Do you have a right to know your employees thoughts?
You don’t need to know your employees’ innermost thoughts and feelings. Even if you did, you have no right to their thoughts and feelings. You do have a right to expect acceptable performance. Talk about performance, and leave all the deep dark secrets where they belong. Ask employees to alert you when you “veer off course.”
Is it a good idea to correct an employee?
And unless the employee has done something egregiously offensive, pointing out the mistake can turn into a good coaching opportunity. But if it’s not done right, it can demoralize the employee and usually won’t lead to a better outcome. Worse, it could work against you. So deftly correcting employees requires a little bit of subtlety.
What to do if you think your employer is doing something illegal?
● In what state is the employee employed. Report it to the right person. If you reasonably believe your employer is doing something illegal or unethical, you should first bring it to your supervisor’s attention, Frisch says. If it’s your supervisor you suspect, exhaust the chain of command within the company.
You don’t need to know your employees’ innermost thoughts and feelings. Even if you did, you have no right to their thoughts and feelings. You do have a right to expect acceptable performance. Talk about performance, and leave all the deep dark secrets where they belong. Ask employees to alert you when you “veer off course.”
Start by reflecting on past work experiences. Make a list of situations that didn’t turn out the way you would have liked. Think about the actions you took (or didn’t take), and how they resulted in a less-than-ideal outcome.
What to do when you discover your employer doing something?
If you believe your employer is violating labor laws, the state labor agency is the place to go.