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April 2008 Supervisor Q & A Q As a new supervisor, I find it next to impossible to meet the needs of both my employees and my employer. How do I prioritize needs to serve each group better? A Your employer’s needs should be met by productive employees. Your responsibility is to develop a good relationship with your employees so that they are productive. Use fairness, clear and good communications, recognition, and reward for productivity. Don’t let yourself or your employees engage in an “us versus them” mentality. Because you work so closely with your employees, it’s easy to hear their complaints and issues. It’s fine to look out for your employees, but don’t let it overshadow the needs of the organization. For coaching on becoming the best supervisor you can be, call Performance Employee Assistance, 337-436-9533 for an appointment. Submit your supervisory questions for the Supervisor Q & A section to Candis at candis@fyca.org, or fax 337-439-9941.
The Other Side Q I have a full time job and a busy family. My mother lives alone, and I’m worried about her safety. An accident and injury can dramatically change both of our lives. What can I do? A Everyone wants to live independently as long as possible. Avoiding accidents is one of the keys. Start by searching the internet for safety checklists for the elderly, available from agencies that assist the elderly. It’s a simple list of things you can do at your mother’s home to make it safer. Things like installing handrails and securing loose carpet. Also, check with her doctor for additional ideas. To help you manage the stress of being a caretaker for so many, call Performance Employee Assistance at 337-436-9533 for an appointment. Submit your questions for The Other Side Q & A to Candis at candis@fyca.org, or fax 337-439-9941. Past Issues For more information, or to register, call 337-436-9533.
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Employee Assistance and Business Services Family &Youth’s guiding principle is that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available.
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Make it a Good Ending Okay…so you’ve decided to resign. Has it been rough these past few months? Are you at the end of your rope with your supervisor or co-workers? If so, keep this in mind…. 
Even though you are half way out the door, be careful not to burn any bridges with your current employer. No matter how angry, disappointed, frustrated, or resentful you may feel, if you walk out now in a huff, you will lose valuable connections that can help you down the road. To end your working relationship to your best advantage, talk with Performance Employee Assistance for recommendations and coaching. Your EAP counselor is a confidential resource, and he or she has specialized experience with workplace transitions. You may also want to keep in mind that the smartest employees work just as diligently at the end of their tenure with a company as they did during their peak performance years. Later on, when they need a really good job recommendation, or a vote of confidence from a current-fellow employee, it will be an easy “ask,” because they can rest in the knowledge that their performance was top notch in the end. And guess what! Someone you work with today may one day be your supervisor, or your direct report, in another company! Life is like that…full of ironies. If you do the right thing now, you won’t have to look over your shoulder in the future. Make it a good ending. (As you probably know, everybody likes a good ending.) Political Discussions in the Workplace
It’s that time
again. Presidential politics are everywhere from television to
bumper stickers, and from newspapers to the internet. Be aware of
your employer’s policies regarding political activity in the
workplace. And be sure that friendly political discussions with
co-workers don’t turn into heated argument. Here are some
guidelines:
Discuss Prescription Drugs with Your Kids
Have you discussed
the dangers of drug use with your children? If you need help initiating this conversation, or need your own questions answered, call Performance Employee Assistance at 337-436-9533 for an appointment. Spark Some Creativity
When do you have
your good ideas? While mowing the grass, News You Can Use Connections Count! Family Focus Professional Development Conference Feb. 11 & 12, 2008 L'Auberge du Lac
Ongoing Workshops @ SMART PARENTING
First & Third
Tuesdays of Month Family & Youth hosts Smart Parenting Seminars on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Topics include discipline, health, lying, sexual abuse, communication, and much, much more. The seminars are designed to help make a good home better, and a happy family a healthy family. ANGER MANAGEMENT Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Anger may be our most misunderstood emotion. Although it is a normal and positive emotion when handled effectively, out-of-control anger can be destructive when mishandled. Don’t let your anger take control! Join us for one individual session, six group sessions, then one follow-up session to get a handle on your anger.
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