Employee Performance Reviews that Work
Annual Performance reviews are often dreaded on both sides of the desk. There are a number of reasons for this unfortunate truth. Performance goals may not have been revisited since they were set a...
View ArticlePerformance Management: Setting Performance Expectations
Think about the last road trip you took, either with family or friends. I’m betting that you had some idea of where you were going and when you would arrive. You may even have had a map and a specific...
View ArticlePerformance Expectations for New Employees: How to Set Them (and You!) Up for...
Hiring a new employee is time-consuming and can even be nerve-wracking. You have reviewed resumes, you have spent considerable time, and probably company funds, in the screening and interviewing...
View ArticleCoaching and Feedback for Your Newest Employees
When new employees begin working for you, they are often excited, enthusiastic, and engaged in their new jobs. They seem curious about everything, and they may have a lot of questions. Assuming you...
View ArticlePerformance Management Strategies for Veteran Employees in New Roles
Successfully managing the performance of veteran employees moved into new roles may well be one of the most challenging tasks you face as a manager. There are a number of reasons for this situation to...
View ArticleDealing with Problem Employees — Counseling Strategies
Most of us, managers included, prefer to avoid conflict and confrontation. We find it uncomfortable. We aren’t sure what to say. We may even have concerns about what we can legally discuss with...
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