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Practical advice and tools to navigate your human resources and small business needs.
Helping Managers be their best!
Whether you call us a coach, a mentor, a guide or just a work buddy, individuals in supervisor/manager roles know they can call upon us for help.
We have encountered many individuals in supervisor/manager roles that don't trust their internal resources, are afraid to ask questions related to human resources or questions about their own careers because they don't want to raise any flags whether real or perceived.
We help managers navigate through it all.
Performance Management
Here is a checklist for performance management. Contact us and we can help you in any of these areas.
1) Make sure you have a job description
2) Set Goals
3) Provide Informal and Formal Feedback
4) Document, includes writing the annual performance review
5) Rate
6) Discuss
How To Be A Better Manager
November 2025 Manager Tip 3: Manage Stress and Overload
As the year is coming to an end and holiday season approaches, many teams are working hard to close out projects while balancing personal and family commitments. This time of year can be both rewarding and stressful—for you and your direct reports. It’s a great opportunity to model healthy behaviors and reinforce a culture of well-being.
For example, share with your team when you’re leaving early to attend a family event or volunteer activity. Demonstrating balance helps normalize it for others. If you’re familiar with your employees’ needs, don’t hesitate to make suggestions or remind them of the resources available to support them.
Below are several ways to help your team manage stress and prevent overload:
Recognize the signs of stress.
Stress can appear in many forms, including lack of energy, irritability, negative comments, difficulty concentrating, increased mistakes, absenteeism, or changes in eating, drinking, or smoking habits. Stay observant and approach these situations with empathy.Encourage use of available resources.
Remind employees about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other wellness resources. Sometimes people need a simple reminder that help is available and confidential.Promote rest and time off.
Encourage your employees to use their vacation or PTO. Review time-off balances and make sure each team member has taken the minimum required. Everyone benefits from taking time to recharge.Offer flexibility whenever possible.
Each department has unique operational needs, but flexibility can take many forms: adjusted start or end times, longer lunches, rotating schedules, remote work, or simply stepping away from the desk for short breaks. Creativity and trust go a long way in supporting employees while maintaining productivity.Help the team plan and prioritize.
When workloads feel heavy, bring the team together to review deadlines, clarify responsibilities, and identify where collaboration can reduce stress. Consider a special planning session or “all hands on deck” moment to re-align and share the load.Respect personal boundaries.
Avoid calling or emailing employees about work matters after business hours whenever possible. If you do send messages outside normal hours, clarify that immediate responses aren’t expected. Setting these boundaries helps protect your team’s personal time—and yours.
As leaders, we set the tone for how our teams navigate busy seasons. By modeling balance, flexibility, and empathy, you not only support your employees’ well-being—you strengthen engagement and performance across your team.
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