As a former remote software engineer I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to get used to working remotely. While the world comes to grip with the COVID-19, more and more teams that usually work together in the office are being asked to work from home. This is a huge change and as a… Continue reading How to Help Your In-Office Team Get Used to Working Remote
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1 on 1 Meeting Questions for a New Manager
You just became a new manager and are starting to schedule 1 on 1 meetings with your team. Congratulations! 1 on 1 meetings are extremely important for beginning to establish a relationship with your employees and for earning trust. But what should you talk about? Candid can help you figure that out. Start Simple: Build… Continue reading 1 on 1 Meeting Questions for a New Manager
Why Frequent 1 on 1 Meetings are Important
It’s 2019 so most managers understand that having dedicated 1 on 1 meetings with their employees is important, but what often falls flat is the frequency at which these meetings should happen. The meeting frequency for 1 on 1’s will not be the same for every employee. There are some people who require a more… Continue reading Why Frequent 1 on 1 Meetings are Important
7 Meeting Questions to Ask Remote Employees
Becoming the manager of remote employees can be tough. You probably have never met them face to face, readying body language is hard, and to them you are often just distant “authority figure” that holds the keys to their paycheck. Building and changing the relationship dynamic between a manager and their remote employee takes time… Continue reading 7 Meeting Questions to Ask Remote Employees