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5 Ways to Keep Performance Reviews From Becoming Boring

HR Bartender

I wonder sometimes if the reason there are so many complaints about annual performance reviews is because people find them boring. Let’s face it – it’s the same process using the same form. And if the goal is for employees to have consistent performance, that means that managers are discussing the same thing with employees. Every year. Long-term employees have participated in the same process each year for what seems like an eternity.

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The 5 Stages of Team Development

About Human Resources

A team goes through five stages of development with each stage a different challenge for the team. These are the stages and what you can expect to experience at each stage.

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5 Ways to Keep Performance Reviews From Becoming Boring

HR Bartender

I wonder sometimes if the reason there are so many complaints about annual performance reviews is because people find them boring. Let’s face it – it’s the same process using the same form. And if the goal is for employees to have consistent performance, that means that managers are discussing the same thing with employees. Every year. Long-term employees have participated in the same process each year for what seems like an eternity.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review – It Can Replace Your Laptop

Take It Personel-ly

I have spent the last month using Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4. It is a great machine and yes it can replace your laptop, which makes it the perfect business tool as well as travel companion. Pros: Light and portable, works well as both a laptop and a tablet, type cover and pen work very well, […].

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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Sample Employee Thank You Letter

About Human Resources

Need a sample thank you letter for a great team and project leader? Here's a sample that will make the team leader feel rewarded and appreciated.

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Social Leaders: What’s It Like to Be the Face of the Brand?

WorqIQ

Social leaders are keenly aware of how their online brand influences the company for which they work. Social Leaders understand that their interactions and comments could fuel love or hatred for their company’s brand. What’s more, their interactions and insights can fuel similar responses for their personal brand. Read More» The post Social Leaders: What’s It Like to Be the Face of the Brand?

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Use This Letter to Politely Reject a Job.

About Human Resources

Need a sample rejection letter? Here's a sample to send to applicants who didn't get the job but you liked them. You can offer a second interview.

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my boss told me to stop emailing him, a job interviewer secretly taped me, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss told me to stop emailing him. My boss has asked me to stop sending emails (even though I have explained I want them as a record) and to talk to him face to face instead. He has pulled me up on it twice and in front of the office accused me of being nervous to talk to him. I regularly speak to him face to face, but when I have important information I am communicating with him, I have always been taught from previous roles to have an ema

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Here's How to Make Your Corporate Wellness.

About Human Resources

Employee wellness programs do much to turn employees off. Want to know how you can turn that around? See the five things you need to do to make them rock.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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A New Road: Careers As A Woman Trucker

Take It Personel-ly

I like to take a look at careers you might not have considered. This is a career path that is unconventional, and one that most women likely, haven’t ever thought about before. But women are breaking into more industries than ever and the ones who have been there from the start are talking more and […].

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How to Confirm Employment Termination with a.

About Human Resources

Need a sample letter to use in cases for termination for cause? This employee misled potential customers about his title and status within his organization. See more.

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Use These Recruiting Stats to Improve Your Hiring Process

TalentLyft

Hiring a new employee is getting more expensive and more time consuming every year - partly because companies have realized how crucial good employees are and partly because attracting good people is hard. Read latest recruiting statistics and improve your hiring process. Here you can see 12 recruiting statistics (by Officevibe) that have changed the way thousands of people approach recruiting.

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Glossophobia: Potential Consequences and Suggested Remedies

HR C-Suite

Stage fright, which is better known as glossophobia, is a common phobia among business people today. A staggering 74% of US citizens have a fear of speaking in public. Anxiety and nervousness are the main culprits. The body and the mind just can’t stay focused when you’re on the stage, holding a speech in front […].

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Health and Safety: The Employer’s Obligations

Take It Personel-ly

If you own a business and you have all your employees in an office, then you are responsible for the health and safety of those people. There are a number of things required of you by law with regards to health and safety. Imagine that something goes wrong in your office. If an employee is […].

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How to Get Thoughtful Feedback During 360 Reviews

About Human Resources

Looking for sample questions to use when you request 360 feedback from employee coworkers? These sample questions will help you organize and share the feedback.

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Payroll FAQs: Paycards 101

FingerCheck

We’ve spoken previously about green initiatives in a payroll environment. The easiest way to promote green payroll is to eliminate paper wherever we can, and we can start with paper checks! Paycards are a great way to involve employees in saving time, energy and money. Here are some questions and answers about this popular trend. Q : What is a paycard ?

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Want to Know How to Manage Your Manager?

About Human Resources

Want tips on how to build a closer, more successful relationship with your manager? Prove yourself trustworthy, dependable, and hard working. See more tips.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Workforce Institute Radio Podcast: Employees, HR, and Managers on Different Pages When Asked What Matters Most for Workplace Culture

Empower Software

Joyce Maroney, director of The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, welcomes Dan Schawbel, founder of WorkplaceTrends.com and partner and research director at Future Workplace, on Workforce Institute Radio to discuss the interesting – and shocking – findings from the second study in the Employee Engagement Lifecycle Series: Who’s the Boss of Workplace Culture?

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A Rocking Chair

Everyday People

This past weekend I was fortunate to be part of a celebration at work. It was a chance to say “Thank You” to a Team Member for an incredible accomplishment. One of our delivery drivers had decided to retire. This may seem like a normal occurrence in the life of a company, but when it happens at our company, it’s a big deal !! This is true because we’re an anomaly in the restaurant industry.

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See Sample Resignation Letters for When You.

About Human Resources

Interested in seeing resignation letter examples? You can use them to resign from your job. Your resignation needs to avoid burning bridges. Take a look.

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Gender Pay. Time for Transparency

HRGem

The Equal Pay Act 1970. Hard fought for legislation.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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What to Know About the Fair Labor Standards Act.

About Human Resources

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) affects private and public sector employers, including state, local, and federal government. It sets regulations about pay.

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Moving the Needle 1 Day at a Time

Jeff Waldman

Disruptive behaviour, pushing boundaries, taking risks, taking a leap of faith, moving the dial, and the list goes on. Every single one of us could name someone in our respective networks who we would describe as a driving force behind breaking new ground. Of course I’m talking about the HR & Recruitment industry, because that is what I do, what I know and where I live.

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Congratulate a Retiring Coworker with This Letter

About Human Resources

Need a sample letter to congratulate a coworker on her upcoming retirement? This sample will guide you as you offer your warmest wishes and appreciation.