Performance Reviews

Performance Reviews, Professionalism, Promotions/Raises/Bonuses

I’m Sorry I Can’t Give You That Promotion – How To Break Bad News To An Employee & Provide Professional Feedback

Your Office Coach / August 22, 2016

I don’t know how to tell an employee that she won’t be receiving an expected promotion. “Greta” will willingly take on any task, but pays no attention to details. We’ve had many discussions about the errors she makes, yet her work still hasn’t improved.

Management/Supervisor Issues, Performance Reviews

Say It To My Face – What To Do When Your Boss Gives You Great Feedback In Person & A Bad Review On Paper

Your Office Coach / July 25, 2016

My manager likes to discuss our performance reviews before he fills out the official evaluation form. During our conversation, his feedback was all very positive, with no negative comments. However, on my written review, I was shocked to find a below average rating for communication skills. Why would he praise me to my face, then criticize me on the form?

Performance Reviews

I’m Sorry I Can’t Give You That Promotion – How To Break Bad News To An Employee & Provide Professional Feedback

Say It To My Face – What To Do When Your Boss Gives You Great Feedback In Person & A Bad Review On Paper

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