Tips for the Successful Manager/Supervisor By Mike Burstein Learn how to delegate Use sincere praise Seek employee input for change Screen applicants with appropriate testing Create an employee reward/bounty program for new hire referrals Do not hire husband/wife, parent/child teams – if one is terminated, the other may become a problem employee Long commutes usually lead to a disgruntled employee – take an applicants commute into consideration when hiring Set up a complete and ongoing training program Pair up each new hire with a long time employee as a mentor Cross train employees whenever possible Never correct an employee in front of his peers – use a private office Be available and approachable at all times If industry certification is available, encourage employees through education subsidy/reimbursement and increased pay

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14. Encourage employee improvement through education and training
15. Never ask an employee to do something you wouldn't do yourself
16. Lead by example whenever possible
17. Reward outstanding employee performance
    • Time off
    • Acknowledge in front of peers
18. Set up a vacation calendar – pick by seniority
19. Apply policies uniformly – no favorites
20. Formally review employee performance on a regular basis
21. Set up a progressive disciplinary policy – verbal, written, suspension, termination
22. Don't procrastinate in ridding your organization of a hiring mistake
23. Encourage employees to better themselves even if it results in losing an outstanding performer
24. Set realistic goals for performance – modify as circumstances change
25. Use technology to improve employee productivity
26. Create and utilize systematic tools to help employee success – checklists, electronic reminders

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