A friend recently shared her disappointment that despite earning an ‘exceeds expectations’ on her annual performance appraisal, she received only a 1% salary increase. And she was one of the lucky ones. Some of her peers received no increase and others actually saw...
It may be heresy, but I have to express it. In organizations today, well-intentioned talent management systems are frequently to blame for undermining the quality of career conversations. Time and again, the natural human need to grow, develop, and increase one’s...
Let’s face it. Budgets are tight. Raise pools are shallow. And even as business improves, we may find that the new normal is considerably leaner than it used to be. If you’re a manager, you may feel like your hands are tied when it comes to motivating and growing your...
