Tips From A Small Organization HR Managing Director
A main line manager cannot be expected to take over every possible circumstance that arises in the work environment. Excellent judgment has to prevail in a chaotic situation that hasn’t previously been seen. Yet, a recent issue that was brought to my awareness accentuates the need for every small company to have a procedure in place to allow front line supervisors or managers to gain expert advice instantly.
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What if a totally unexpected issue in the work environment happens that creates a threat to safety? Or when your employee’s actions require immediate and decisive action in dismissal or asking the worker to exit the premises? Which systems happen to be in place at your business to support instant response? At the very least, front line managers, when handed a difficult real time issue, should feel safe or encouraged to instantly ask for advice from the “boss.” Enormous exposure, both financially and in litigation, can threaten the very survival of a organization if these real time threats are not taken care of correctly. Could every small company owner be certain that these real time issues will be handled the right way & also very quickly?
Our human resources consulting company has given us some excellent advice. Think of setting up a calling tree – give managers a system to follow when situations arise that require instant attention from superiors. Uncertainty in tough situations is a given, but making an environment where the supervisor doesn’t feel at risk for making a call may save considerable liability & expense in the long term.
You have to give your manager some room to run. Still you want to trust but verify. She or he is your manager on the front lines. Be certain to provide them with the tools they need to complete their job.