Shhh…The Boss is Coming
Are there issues your employees talk about in the break room or the parking lot — that they wouldn't think of bringing up when you're present? What causes certain topics — such as the boss's management style, a co-worker's performance or competence, compensation and benefits, conflicts, feelings, organizational changes — to be undiscussable? This article addresses some of the things you need to be aware of to learn how to address the “undiscussables”.