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 | Vol. 12 No. 135 - ISSN: 1533-3698 October 13, 2011 Dear People: Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) have a bad name because of the way many employers use them. In most companies, from reader input over the years, a PIP is usually the first step in the employment termination process. This makes me sad because I have seen PIPs work in powerfully positive ways with some employees. At the same time, they do cover an employer. You can demonstrate that you tried to help the employee improve, that you clearly communicated expectations and provided performance feedback, and that the employee improved - or the employee did not. I use PIPs in a narrow set of circumstances and only when the manager has faith that the employee can actually improve. Anything else is torture for the employee and a needless expenditure of the organization's time. I understand why some employers use a PIP for every under-performing employee, but it's not a practice I'd recommend. Is a PIP the first step in firing an employee? Do you know that I write a new blog post every day? Check out the blog in the center column on my home page. Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Me. Please forward this newsletter, in its entirety, to your colleagues, coworkers and friends, because you want to add value to their work and lives. Regards and wishing you and yours the best this weekend, Susan | |
Need to Deal With Difficult People?
Do your coworkers drive you crazy sometimes? We all have coworkers who occasionally, or frequently, drive us up a wall. But, effectively dealing with the difficult behaviors of coworkers heralds your maturity and competence as a valued, contributing employee at work. And, who wouldn't want to have this powerfully positive reputation? Read more...
| What Causes Employee Negativity?
Recently, I received an IM from a friend. He has found a new job and was ushered out of his former workplace when he gave his two week's notice. He wanted to tell me just how bad his workplace had been. And, I was truly amazed. The workplace he described took every article on this website and did the exact opposite. Employees were required to account for every minute of their time and a doctor's note was required if they missed one day of work. Find out more about employee negativity.
| Top Ten Ways to Be Happy at Work
Happiness is largely a choice. I can hear many of you arguing with me, but it's true. You can choose to be happy at work. Sound simple? Yes. But, simplicity is often profoundly difficult to put into action. I wish all of you had the best employer in the world, but, face it, you may not. So, think positively about your work. Dwell on the aspects of your work you like... Read more.
| Open Door Policy Gone Awry?
Need help to establish an open door policy or need ideas to make your current one work? When organizations understand how an open door policy ought to work, it can effectively serve your organization. Open door policies and actual behavior in regard to company guidelines are a challenge. On the one hand, you want employees to feel comfortable talking with managers at any level in your organization. You want employees to feel and believe that they have options, but...
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