How to Supervise Friends
- Pull your friend(s) aside and explain to them that you won't treat them any differently than anyone else.
- Keep the social life out of the workplace.
- Avoid whispering and private conversations.
- Be prepared to be snubbed by some of your friends.
- Don't let emotions sway you.
Likewise, how do you supervise your peers?
Principles to Remember
- Take actions that demonstrate your credibility.
- Make clear that you value any disappointed competitors and that you will support them going forward.
- Ask former peers for honest feedback.
- Don't:
- Maintain close, personal relationships with former peers.
One may also ask, how do you supervising someone who applied for your job? How To Handle Direct Reports That Wanted Your New Job
- Identify direct reports that wanted your job. Sometimes human resource people can tell you who they are.
- Assess their strengths.
- Assess their cultural fit with the team you're building.
- Invite them in.
- Support them.
- Wait for them to choose – but not too long.
Similarly, you may ask, can you be friends with your employees?
People are built to be part of a group and have friends. But in the office, friendship can be complicated, especially if you're the one in charge. In most cases, you're better off if employees feel good around you but give the title of "best buddy" to someone else.
How do you handle peers at work?
Managing Your Peers
- Develop New Working Relationships with Team Members.
- Getting Results Through Others.
- Create a communications plan for your team as a whole as well as for individuals.
- Set clear boundaries, especially with those who were once close friends or peers.
- Don't show favoritism.
- Set clear roles and expectations.
