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“All I Want for Christmas Is….”

December 18, 2023

That Mariah Carey song seems to be stuck in our heads from Thanksgiving to New Year’s! But it is something to think about. You may wish to ponder what you want to receive as a result of a few movies you watch over the holidays. When we as employers and employees step back and think about what gift we…

Plan to Succeed: Plant Seeds Now for Future Success

October 16, 2023

We are in the fourth quarter for many organizations. The home stretch. The question now is: What do you do next, and how do you do it? In other words, how can you end this year strong? The answer to that question begins with planning.  Let’s be honest—as an employee or an employer, you understand how you are doing, what…

Getting Value Out of Mid-Year Performance Reviews (Part 2)

June 21, 2019

In Part 1 of this blog post, we discussed the benefits of giving effective performance reviews for both leaders and employees. In Part 2, let’s take a closer look at how to create a performance review process that ensures your organization is setting clear goals, establishing level expectations, identifying and removing obstacles, and preventing performance…

Getting Value Out of Mid-Year Performance Reviews (Part 1)

June 21, 2019

A periodic check-in between employers and employees can go a long way toward equipping your entire organization for success. Yet many companies struggle to make performance reviews work. It’s important to ensure that reviews are not simply a check-the-box exercise, but instead are meaningful, productive tools that position employees and leaders for success by setting…