Consider a common workplace situation. An employee’s performance has changed. They’re missing deadlines, seem withdrawn or are struggling to engage with colleagues.  Is it stress? Menopause? A mental health difficulty? Neurodivergence? Problems outside work? Or simply disengagement?  The manager may not know. And in many cases, they don’t need to know before starting a conversation.  What they … Continue reading Managing people and performance: The skills and support managers really need