2 e-mail mistakes many managers make
July 21, 2008 by Sam NarisiPosted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized
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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