Retention

Effectively Manage Employees

Whether rewarding an employee for going above and beyond or addressing a performance issue, managing performance can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of being a supervisor, manager or employer. It’s also essential to the long-term success of individual employees and business overall.

When managing performance, employers also need to understand their rights and responsibilities in order to comply with applicable provincial and federal employment-related legislation.

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  • Conduct effective employee performance review, employee coaching conversation and career development discussions. Encourage highly skilled employees and help them achieve success in their position.
Communicate
  • Foster open, honest and ongoing communication between employees and managers.
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  • Manage employee performance issues and provide constructive feedback.

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Letter Unreasonable Absence Template

Templated letter for handling unreasonable absence.

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Letter of Expectation Template 2

Templated letter for handling employee expectations.

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Competency Based Annual Review

This evaluation form lists the criteria and competencies against which you must rank the employee.

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Retention and Recognition

Recruiting new staff is a time-consuming and expensive exercise that directly affects your financial bottom line. It can cost up to 18 months’ salary to lose and replace a manager or professional, and up to six months’ salary to lose and replace an hourly worker.

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The Performance Review Process

Managing employee performance involves many components. Following these four key steps will set up both the employee and their manager for success.

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Letter of Expectation Template 1

Templated letter for correcting employee performance.

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Employee Performance Appraisal Template

Templated document for employee performance appraisal process.

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Letter of Suspension Template

Templated letter for handling employee suspension.