According to this article from Gallup, “only 14% of employees strongly agree their performance reviews inspire them to improve.” The authors explore why performance reviews aren’t necessarily helpful or a positive experience for employees. Instead, they suggest that effective coaching conversations between managers and […]
Work can be incredibly challenging for an employee who feels like their boss doesn’t understand what they do on a day-to-day basis. If you find yourself in this position, check out this article from The Muse which offers six practical ways to understand your […]
If you’ve ever been in a middle management job role, you understand the delicate balance between managing your employees while also reporting up to your own boss. More than likely you’ve asked yourself the following questions: How do I support and lead my team and […]
Are you in a managerial role for the first time? If so, now is the time to start thinking about your annual plan for preparing your team for performance reviews. Starting with goal-setting and how to hold touch-base meeting with your employees, this article […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University In the best-case scenario, you will work for someone who intentionally supports your growth and development, provides ongoing and supportive feedback and coaching, advocates for you, and routinely […]