Category: Performance Management and Appraisals

It’s one of the toughest responsibilities managers and supervisors are asked to complete — performance reviews / appraisals. Here’s help in detail about how to get it done quickly, efficiently, but above all USEFUL.

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Negotiation-Base Performance Management Presentation Notes

The material you are about to access includes some basic information on negotiation based performance management and appraisal, and the powerpoint slides that went with the NY State Human Resources Association Conference in Syracuse, on May 14, 2001, delivered by…

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How To Create An Employee’s Sense They Do Meaningful and Important Work: Start With Expectations

Meaningful Work Requires Employees Know What’s Expected We’ve known all along that employees who believe their work is important, and know what is expected of them will tend to be much better employees than their confused brethren. How do you…

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The Myth of Constructive Criticism: Often An Excuse For Abuse

The Power of Language One of the great myths of modern pop communication is the notion that it’s possible to criticize someone — even bully them, provided we ask first to provide “constructive criticism”. We actually believe that by tacking…

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How To Prepare For Your Performance Review

Introduction Employee reviews are an essential part of professional growth and development. They provide an opportunity for both employees and employers to discuss performance, set goals, and identify areas for improvement. To make the most out of your employee review,…

Should Performance Reviews Be “Fun”? One Vendor Thinks So

OK, I get that its marketing. Almost anything to grab attention. Still, I was surprised to come across the following ad on Google search results from Halogen Software, a major company that sells automation software for performance reviews. I am…

11 Simple, Yet Profound Perspectives To Make Performance Management Work

My quick guide to performance management, Making Performance Management and Appraisal VALUABLE: Walking The Path Together contains 86 tips on how to make performance management both effective and how to remove the sense of confrontation and feelings of discomfort. Here are…