How To Make Performance Reviews Less Onerous

I recently finished working with several clients on their performance reviews as well as those of their employees.  Every time I do this work I am reminded why several well-known firms have decided to do away with the annual review.  This process at best is pointless and at its worst can damage office morale.  What…

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Eight Tips for Writing Effective Emails

When did emails become the bane of existence for most adults?  I remember how excited I was when I opened my first email account—I was in a study abroad program.  This cool new email thing allowed me to quickly connect to my friends still back at my home college. Years later, most of us groan…

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