Manager Tools

Managers should tailor their one-on-one agendas to get at the issues unique to long-distance work relationships.

Managers and employees should meet once a week to discuss priorities, obstacles, development, and other important topics.

Asking direct reports to provide you with written status updates at the end of each week can help you stay on top of progress and identify roadblocks.

Having regular one-on-one conversations between managers and employees is essential to maintaining an open line of communication about job performance and happiness.

Probation reviews don’t have to be scary — UK employers can use this template for a people-first approach to assess whether a new hire is the right fit for their team.

This template helps prepare managers for salary negotiations with employees, including discussion prompts and scripts for responding to sensitive requests.