by connecttohr | Oct 27, 2014 | Employee Development, Employment Best Practices, Performance Management
For many companies, the annual performance review is the only time managers and their employees have meaningful conversations about what is working well and what isn’t.  This creates fear and dread for the employee (How will I be rated? Will I get a raise?) and a...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by connecttohr | Mar 26, 2014 | Employee Development, Hire, Onboarding, Performance Management, Recruiting
In my last blog I talked about the components of effective job descriptions. Once you get them written, be sure you are using them effectively in all aspects of employee management – from hiring to termination. Here’s how. Recruiting and hiring. Create your job posts...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by connecttohr | Mar 12, 2014 | Employee Development, Hire, Performance Management
Job descriptions are an essential management tool – for hiring, performance management and employee development. Yet, it’s amazing how many companies either don’t have written job descriptions or have job descriptions that are out of date or incomplete. Don’t fall...