To begin, there is no reason not to document performance. From safeguarding the brand and the company, to workforce development and planning, documenting performance is vital to the success and safety ...

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), retaliation claims continue to be the most frequently filed charges of discrimination at the federal agency by far. According to ...

“Human resources will not let you fire anyone around here.” That is a statement I have heard over the years. It is also a statement I made at one time. It’s not that HR will not let anyone get let go.

Supervisors must be comfortable handling employee performance and conduct issues in a way that protects the interests of the company and provides options for employee improvement. In addition, ...

Employers are familiar with the importance of documenting performance problems. Performance documentation is a critical part of managing employees, providing feedback, and creating a record for ...

Just how stressful are typical performance reviews? In one large study, about a third of workers said a review led them to feel anger or resentment at their manager or to look at other jobs. One in ...

The appraisal season is round the corner. If you want to put your best foot forward, hoping to get that big jump, start by thinking small. In other words, instead of reminding your manager of the big ...