Management

There are many challenges in managing remote employees and offers tips on how to foster productive and authentic relationships with them. A great first day, consists of setting clear expectations, clarifying communication channels, scheduling regular check-ins, encouraging open communication by building trust, being flexible, and providing feedback are key strategies in building employer-employee trust. Proactive communication and clear expectations establishes strong remote working relationships.

In summary, it's important to set clear expectations and have an open conversations with your employees on your expectations and what they need to accomplish these results. However, it's also important to remember that internships are not just about producing results, but also about growing your next generation of talent and seeing if these individuals are a good fit for your organization in the long-term.

Managing a team isn’t always easy, but if there’s one management principle I always come back to, it’s that I set the standard for my team. As managers, our habits inform our teams’ habits; when we take a dedicated and disciplined approach, the people we lead will often follow suit.