Category Archives: Employees

Changes: Priorities – 2 of 3

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rich

This is part 2 in my short series of posts revolving around my job change. They’re a cross between a farewell letter to my managers and a helpful advice from a lame-duck district manager. I’m torn between looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Changes: Looking back – 1 of 3

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Rich

My job is changing soon. I’ll be going from District Manager to something else. I’m not allowed to say yet, but I’m allowed to say it won’t be District Manager of any District. My stores all know I’m a short-timer … Continue reading →

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Management isn’t just manipulation! Honest.

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Rich

This is a complete violation of my blogging rules in regards to work. It’s neither distant from now in time, nor made up enough where the principles wouldn’t recognize themselves. I have two things going for me that make it … Continue reading →

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It’s employee review time!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Rich

Employee reviews. Are there any other two words that bring such dread to a manager’s face? You can see the blood drain out of their face and their brows pinch together. The dread and tension is palpable in the air. … Continue reading →

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“The most exciting time is between getting the job and starting it…”

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Rich

I was talking to a lady who had recently been hired by our company and setting up meeting time and training schedule when she said how excited she was. She said that “the most exciting time is between getting the … Continue reading →

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