National Boss Day Sheds Light on Challenges Managers Face in Difficult Economic Climate

National Boss Day Sheds Light on Challenges Managers Face in Difficult
Economic Climate
Best-selling author shows managers how to get the best results from employees
in tough times

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, October 16, 2009, workplaces
will celebrate National Boss Day, a time for employees to thank their bosses
for the job they do, and also to realize the daily pressures bosses face.

Individuals often fail to think about the challenges of being the boss, which
is why Patricia Bays Haroski registered the holiday in honor of her boss in
1958. "Especially in today's economy where managers are squeezed from
executives above and employees below, bosses face a constant barrage of
negativity," says motivation expert Bob Nelson, best-selling author of a new
book, "Keeping Up in a Down Economy: What the Best Companies Do to Get Results
in Tough Times." "Employees, thank your managers for all they do. They deserve
that recognition, plus it's a great step toward having them better recognize
your efforts."

As for Dr. Nelson's advice to help managers weather the stresses of their job:
"Any manager's job will be easier if s/he focuses on the short list of items
that are most important to employees and will most impact results." The top
employee motivators based on Nelson's research are:

-- A clear and compelling direction: Bosses need to inspire their
employees
to be excited about their work.
-- Direct, open and honest communication: Frequent and effective
communication is the leading way to show employees trust and respect.
-- Employee involvement and initiative: Managers need to ask employees
for
their ideas.
-- Employee autonomy, flexibility and support: Employees need a say in
how
they do their work.
-- Career growth and development: Tough times provide many opportunities
for employees to take on additional responsibilities.

-- Recognition and rewards for high performance: During down times, the
need for employees to feel valued for their efforts greatly increases.

Especially now, these elements set great bosses apart from the rest. "While
there are many business issues a manager cannot control, there are others they
can impact directly in positive ways," notes Dr. Nelson. "Focusing on these
key elements is important in good times -- and can mean the difference between
success and failure in tough times."

In "Keeping Up in a Down Economy: What the Best Companies Do to Get Results in
Tough Times," (http://www.keepingupbook.com), multimillion-copy bestselling
author Bob Nelson, Ph.D. ("1001 Ways to Reward Employees," "Managing For
Dummies"), provides a blueprint for enhancing employee morale, performance and
productivity in a challenging economy -- all without spending a lot of time,
money or resources.

According to Dr. Nelson, "This book arms managers with the insights and
best-practice examples needed to keep employee focus and energy where it needs
to be so any business can emerge stronger and more competitive from these
challenging economic times."

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SOURCE Nelson Motivation, Inc.

Cindy Kazan for Nelson Motivation, Inc., +1-414-352-3535,
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