The Decisive Manager: Get Results, Build Morale, and Be the Boss Your People Deserve - Paperback

People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don't go away. It's critical that managers handle them right.

As a manager, you need to know so many things about managing people—but you don't always know what to ask. The Decisive Manager can help.

With examples of typical situations managers encounter and practical advice on how to handle them, this easy-to-use guide covers every stage of people management—from hiring to firing and everything in between.

• Find and Hire the Best Talent: Recruiting, interviewing, job postings, job offers, onboarding, and more
• Create a Positive Employee Experience: Employee engagement, retention, and motivation
• Pay and Reward Employees: Compensation transparency, employee wellness and mental health, rewards, and recognition
• Help Employees Grow and Develop: Creating a learning culture, strategies for development, and the manager's role in employee growth
• Understand Policies and Practices: The role of policies, applying them to specific situations, harassment, and office romance
• Ensure Graceful Endings: Layoffs, terminations for cause, exit interviews, and more

The book also addresses the important challenges surrounding remote and hybrid work, including how to support staff, onboard employees from afar, and maintain accountability while allowing flexibility.

Concerned about navigating the changing workplace and avoiding legal pitfalls? You'll find essential questions and answers on these issues too.

Managing people effectively is critical to every manager's success. This book will help you tackle the unexpected challenges that arise all too often—and is an essential read for anyone who leads.