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2012-05-16

Seven steps to confront poor performance

By Drake Editorial Team

It starts with a mediocre performance review, the kind where you sense there is something you are not being told. Then you find that you have been left off the project that was agreed as part of your development plan.

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2012-03-09

Signal to noise ratio

By David Huggins

It’s a term often used to describe the conditions when an electronically transmitted message can’t be understood because interference overwhelms it...

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2012-02-15

The 8 things your staff dislike about you

By Dr. Rhonda

As the boss, are you bringing your personal life to work? Are you often grumpy? You may have pet peeves about your staff, but they have pet peeves about you too. Find out the 8 things your staff dislikes about you...

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2012-02-13

The pros and cons to outsourcing your HR functions

By Michelle Ganuelas

Outsourcing your HR can benefit your company tremendously but like any project, there may be some concerns that linger before you come to a decision.

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2011-12-08

How are you shifting the performance of your people?

By Drake Editorial Team

There is a significant difference between dumping your anger or frustration on someone who is not meeting your standards, and communicating in a way that will create a real and permanent shift in behaviour – as well as the required results. 

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2011-11-23

Engagement is an inside job

By Jim Clemmer

When faced with major organizational problems, managers often hire consultants to help provide a solution. The consultant will usually interview people, run focus groups, and gather input from a variety of sources.

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