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New Member Equals New Team

Employee PerformanceIn this video, I stress the importance of remembering that each new person equals a "new team." This philosophy should help you understand the importance of investing time in the integration of the new employee or transfer not just in the company, division or role, but within the team as well.

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Performance Appraisals–Beyond the Inquisition

Performance AppraisalIt’s that time of year when we employees look with trepidation towards our annual performance appraisals. If you're like the average guy (or gal) performance review time is something you dread. Performance appraisals should be a simple sign-off on information about real conversations that is being collected throughout the year. With a more collaborative approach, the judicious use of new technology and an open mind on the part of both the reviewer and the reviewed, workers no longer need to fear the annual inquisition.

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