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  • Manager-employee conflict--What do you do?

    It finally dawns on you. For the third time in a month, this same employee is seething, looking as if he wants to come across the desk at you. Three different confrontations over three different situations, but to you they seem eerily familiar.

  • HR tips: Easing stress during layoffs

    The layoff experience is an awkward, and often painful, experience for everyone—including supervisors. Learn how to avoid the situation becoming more difficult, with these management tips.

  • The root of all career-coaching evil

    Money can be a make-or-break issue in employment, which makes life difficult for IT managers with tight budgets. Here are some pointers for staying ahead of the curve when dealing with employees’ desire to get ahead.

  • IT dress codes: What does business casual mean, anyway?

    Following the example of a Dockers-clad Bill Gates, many organisations have adopted a relaxed or “business casual” dress code. But what exactly does this mean?

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