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The key to the success of every organization is the performance of its employees. As a professional in a supervisory capacity, you serve an important role in the career and personal development of the staff under your direction.
The process of assessing performance should foster open communication and create an environment that enhances the development of skills and the performance of the individuals involved. Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for supporting and improving an individual’… Continue

“Are You a Resilient Leader?”

A resilient leader is one who, by definition, bounces back from difficult experiences. In my role as an executive coach to corporate leaders, I often find myself discussing workplace resilience. More specifically, how effective leaders must plan for a healthy work environment by focusing on the positive aspects of their business and upcoming changes, while ensuring that others have mapped out a resilience plan of action as well. Three questions should be answered b… Continue

There is no doubt that stress levels are skyrocketing in the workplace today: we would be crazy if we weren’t stressed. The term “job security” appears to be obsolete, as the economic crisis that began in the banking, the housing market and automotive industry has spread like a virus throughout the entire country, threatening our economic stability. Most employees today are struggling with stress and anxiety due to uncertainty. For psychologists, this is a great opportunity during this period of… Continue

Many HR professionals have asked me if performance reviews are important, or even necessary, in these difficult economic times. The corollary to this question is if it is even possible to effectively utilize performance appraisals when you can’t give raises.
Even in good economic periods, performance reviews do nothing for employees if they have not received feedback throughout the entire year. Employees need to receive continual feedback in order to have the opportunity to make behavioral chang… Continue