2 e-mail mistakes many managers make

Though e-mail’s a preferred form of communication, some things are still better said in person.

Make sure your managers know about these two pitfalls:

1. Discussing performance problems

It’s hard to get the tone of an e-mail right, and if a manager reprimands an employee through e-mail, it may sound more ominous than was intended.

That can lead to a backlash from the employee and make it harder to change his or her behavior.

2. Discussing possible bonuses and other salary issues

Privacy is never guaranteed in an e-mail, which is always a concern when discussing compensation.

Also, those kinds of things are best finalized in a written, physical document to limit the possibility of confusion.

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