Date Submitted: Jul 26, 2011 - 11:14:56 PM
Summary: Consider these suggestions when answering employee’s questions about obtaining higher rating scale marks.

Date Submitted: Jun 1, 2011 - 6:55:03 PM
Summary: This article provides ways to prevent common employee evaluation myths from creating a barrier to meaningful and useful discussions with employees about their performance.

Date Submitted: Oct 7, 2010 - 10:29:37 AM
Summary: There are many excuses for not managing employee performance. If you find that you've used any of these excuses, use these examples and make up for it by giving helpful feedback to an employee immediately.

Date Submitted: Apr 9, 2010 - 12:15:19 PM
Summary: If you are facing a job loss, it will be important to recognize that the reactions you are having are normal. This article provides some insight to job loss and layoffs.

Date Submitted: Jan 6, 2010 - 1:13:41 PM
Summary: Powerful and purposeful questions are an integral part of engaging employees in conversations about issues you can't solve on your own. Here are a few examples of how questions can be used to encourage employee input.

Date Submitted: Dec 2, 2009 - 12:36:23 PM
Summary: Recognizing employees for their unique contributions is easy and doesn't have to cost a penny. Recognition can go a long way to establishing a culture that is supportive, innovative, and productive. This article provides 10 ideas to try.

Date Submitted: Dec 2, 2009 - 12:16:24 PM
Summary: We choose how we react, in every situation. We choose to be upset or to be positive. Next time you are in a laugh or cry situation, choose wisely.

Date Submitted: Nov 3, 2009 - 11:42:58 PM
Summary: Parameters or "sideboards," are important in a conversation in order to stay focused. Here are some examples on how to frame your question with sideboards and encourage dialogue while still guiding the direction of the conversation.

Date Submitted: Oct 7, 2009 - 11:39:58 PM
Summary: How do you expand the possibilities of conversations with employees? Use plural nouns to open or extend the other person's perspective when soliciting employee input for performance conversations.

Date Submitted: Sep 6, 2009 - 1:00:41 PM
Summary: Questions are the key to meaningful performance conversations. This article provides examples to increase your awareness on using open-ended questions that will lead to more successful performance management.