Small Business – Pay Increment OR New Equipment/Programs?
For those of you that work for ‘small independent firms’, I am curious to know what your response would be to the above proposal. For the purposes of this article, note that I consider a ‘small or boutique’ firm to be less than, or up to 75 employees.
The downturn has naturally affected our ‘small independent [...]
Upward Feedback – Essential to ‘Performance Improvement’ (Part II)
Providing your organization supports the concept of ‘upward’ feedback, it may serve you well to consider the following points prior to approaching your Team Leader and Managers:
How long have your leaders been in their current positions?;
Are they ‘new’ to the firm or division?;
Do you receive support from these individuals?;
Do you agree that upward feedback plays [...]
Upward Feedback – Essential to ‘Performance Improvement’ (Part I)
Upward feedback is certainly not a new concept, but I believe it is one that is bypassed where possible, and not really given the credence it so rightfully deserves.
While all administrative staff at various levels within an organization, has to undergo the process of self-evaluation with respect to the bi-annual performance review process, this inward [...]




