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Category Archives: Performance Management
The hard fact of “soft skills” in hiring decisions
In a recent meeting with a client, they were lamenting about a poor employee. My client was very frustrated about an employee they hired a few months ago and stated “she just isn’t working out”. She has the experience and … Continue reading
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Conversational Management
I love a good conversation. Great conversations offer an interesting flow of ideas and opinions, back and forth, respectfully and honestly. With texting, emails and voicemail, it seems we’re losing that art and skill, both in our personal lives and our work environment. How many of us have hidden behind emails instead of … Continue reading
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3 Tips to Re-Engage Your Team
We’re over half way through the year. Do you know where are you in relation to the goals and plans discussed at the beginning of the year? It’s the perfect time to dig out those January 2012 strategic plans, company … Continue reading
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Time to get rid of the Annual Performance Evaluation
After over 25 years of professional Human Resources consulting with companies on performance management systems and compensation plans, I support eliminating the annual performance evaluation. They just don’t work, are disliked by most everyone involved, and even when done correctly … Continue reading
Job Descriptions–Cornerstone to Great Compensation Planning
Position profiles, job descriptions, or virtually any document which describes the role and expectations of an employee lag the reality of what’s currently being done by the employee. In the past couple years, employees’ roles have been adjusted, realigned, or … Continue reading