The most common frequency for performance reviews continues to be annually. However, HR professionals say that reviews offer a more accurate appraisal of an...
No manager enjoys having “the talk” with employees. But ignoring an employee's poor performance won't make the problem go away; it'll only make things worse.
Whether you’re giving an oral warning to a new hire or issuing a last chance to a veteran employee who is on thin ice, there’s one step you must take before you...
Wafflers constantly change their minds and give wishy-washy answers to even the most simple fact-finding questions. To hold a waffler accountable, try these techniques.
Whether your next performance review goes swimmingly or becomes a half hour of frustration, here are six phrases that will likely paint a more flattering picture of you.
According to a recent Harris Poll Interactive Survey, 69% of managers dislike communicating with staff. Here’s how you can dramatically improve in providing clear...
At work, numbers speak volumes. If you can’t show, quantitatively, that something is improving, then how can you really know it’s improving? It’s not surprising,...
Question: "Where I work, we don't have performance evaluations, even though it's a big company. We never really know when or if we'll get a raise, and we don't have...
Many supervisors are sensitive about rating their people on the basis of a generalized standard or in terms of a numerical scale. Use these tips offered by Elwood N....
Although everyone likes to hear compliments and accolades, you learn more from criticism. If you can properly accept constructive criticism, you’ll be able to grow...
Setting goals can be a good way to motivate yourself to work toward what you want, no question. But Stephanie Vozza, writing for Fast Company, wants you to hold on just...
Not only will good documentation help you provide more direct feedback to employees, your copious records could help save the organization in case of an employee’s...
