Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/1733/Training-Managers-to-Meet-Business-Goals-Using-WorkLife-Strategies.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/1733/Training-Managers-to-Meet-Business-Goals-Using-WorkLife-Strategies.html Training managers to use work-life tools is essential in creating a supportive culture and ensuring that everyone at the manager level (and, thus, those they supervise) are on the same page. When managers apply work-life programs as direct business solutions to the common issues employees face everyday, they discover that they can reduce absenteeism, turnover, and realign their teams, which is particularly beneficial when it comes to talent and performance management. Instead of using traditional training programs for managers, the authors recommend a tool that they have created—the Manager’s Solution Forum. This accelerated learning approach engages participants from beginning to end which results in an increased level of understanding and utilization of work-life as a business strategy.