Melissa Phillippi has nearly 15 years of experience in HR and organizational management. The VP said she has seen managers get the same things wrong during these meetings. From taking calls during ...

There are a few workplace topics that consistently bring out strong feelings, and performance reviews is at the top of that list. While most people would agree that it’s a good thing to have a tool to ...

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With over a decade of experience as a small business technology consultant, Alana breaks down technical concepts to help small businesses take advantage of the tools available to them to create ...

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A poor performance review at work led to significant stress and weight loss for the author. She didn't expect a negative review and found the feedback unclear. The experience taught her valuable ...

Organizations typically conduct performance reviews at least once a year, and rare is the individual who truly enjoys performance reviews. Most managers find it unpleasant to deliver negative feedback ...

Almost all of us have gone through the ritual. The trek to the boss’s office, the tense stares across the desk, the awkward mix of praise and criticism—and the potential for a promotion or a pink slip ...