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New Year’s Resolutions to Break Bad Management Habits

As 2018 begins, it’s a good idea to look at how you want to set up the year, including breaking some old and bad habits that may have somehow crept their way into your management style. To act as the most effective manager, you want to avoid some of these common pitfalls.   Micromanaging Have [...] Read More

When is the Right Time to Promote an Employee?

As a manager, it’s part of your job to identify and groom the next generation of leaders within your company. You may have a good idea of what an employee’s next step should be, but how do you determine exactly when to promote them? If you act too soon, an individual may be overwhelmed by [...] Read More

The Top Three Resources for Managers in Las Vegas

The new year is upon us, and it’s never too early to start planning for the next 12 months. Now that the holiday rush is over, take the time to reflect on 2017 and what you plan to do differently next year. As a top Las Vegas temp agency, PrideStaff Las Vegas knows how hard it [...] Read More

6 Tips for Hiring the Right Receptionist

Skilled receptionists are in high demand, and the best candidates don’t stay in the job market for long.  And because they are often the first point of contact with your customers, you don’t want to settle when it comes to filling this position. Follow these tips to ensure you find the right combination of experience [...] Read More

10 Ways to Make Performance Reviews More Meaningful

Too many of us dread performance reviews – both giving and receiving. But, if done right, they’ll do so much more than simply take up time asking questions and giving answers that simply check off a box and truly help make each employee better. Prepare. Before jumping in, think about what you want to get [...] Read More

How to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace

Workplace conflict is inevitable. In some cases, conflict is actually normal and healthy. Experts have found that the most effective teams are those in which members feel safe enough to “agree to disagree” with one another. But, as noted by organizational psychologist Michael Woodward, “Unhealthy conflict is when it becomes personal and emotional. Then, your [...] Read More