A lot has already been said in this post, but teamwork and a PM’s handling of team management is a very important prevalent topic. I think the best approach is to set the rules right from the start. Explain what is expected from the employee, how those expectations are to be met, what constitutes deviation from these expectations, what is the allotted amount of deviation, and the consequences of crossing that amount. Explain how much vacation/sick/leave time is allowed, contingency plans under emergencies, and where they should report their grievances. No ‘we’ll make-it-up as we go along’ nonsense. Some advice I was given: Be strict and commanding at the beginning of a working relationship when in a leadership position, then slowly soften as you go. This way you are not to take advantage of, are respected, and, most importantly, your team members can rely upon you and be sure of you.