Dear Linda,

Most managers would never admit that they have a favorite employee, but they might and not even be aware of it. Whether it’s real or perceived, subtle or overt, employees are highly attuned to bosses who may be playing favorites.

Employees on the wrong end of favoritism can be demoralized and that can erode corporate culture. It makes it hard to work together cohesively. 

Here are a few tips on how to level the playing field:

1. Keep Lists – You may be oblivious to the number of times you’ve given a particular team member a plum assignment or taken to lunch, but your employees have certainly taken notice. Keep lists and hold yourself accountable, you’ll notice if you have a pattern of picking the same people over and over again. 
2. Find Common Ground – It can be tricky to bond with employees you seemingly have nothing in common with, but odds are you can find some commonality with little effort. Make an effort to chat with employees you don’t know very well, you might find out that you are fans of the same sports team, are both dog lovers or enjoy the same films. You don’t have to be best friends, but it will help you to make a more balanced approach to how you interact with your team. 
3. Be Transparent – Communicate with your employees about how you’re making decisions on whom to choose for a project or presentation. Letting employees know their turn is coming, even if it’s down the road, will make sure they don’t feel forgotten. 

A single employee, no matter how talented, isn’t going to meet the company’s every objective, but a strong team working together could!

Thanks for your readership,



Linda

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