Performance Management Articles
Why Job Descriptions Matter
Does everyone in your business really know what their
responsibilities are? Most employees do not. If you've ever had
an employee wonder "Why am I making $10/hour while this other
guy makes $14," your business could benefit from having job
descriptions. Find out what should and should not be considered
when writing job descriptions for the roles in your business.
Managing Your Managers
Despite the importance of pay, the overwhelming number one
reason an employee will quit is because of his manager. As a
business owner, find out how to spot a manager who is not
performing up to par before he causes you to lose some of your
best employees.
Performance
Appraisals - Do We Really Need Them?
In today’s economy, most people who have a job will do whatever
it takes to keep it. So are performance appraisals that are
often dreaded by everyone really necessary? Find out when it’s
best to give them and when to skip them altogether.
As the Economy
Turns - Keeping Your Best Employees
While daytime soap operas are slowly dying, the economy is
showing signs of recovery. This is making many employers worry
that as companies begin to hire again, their best employees will
shop their services to the highest bidder.
Should You Turn
Over Your Staff in 2010?
The “employee-for-life” mindset has officially come to an end.
While no one wants to fire someone during tough economic times,
keeping long-time employees who are no longer productive is not
in the best interest of your employee or your business.
Race to the Top:
Ranking Your Employees
In our everyday lives we rank our favorite restaurants, our
favorite movies, favorite foods and even our favorite Super Bowl
commercials. Find out why as a business owner you should also
rank your employees.

