About Human Resources: Employee Empowerment Challenges

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Human Resources Human Resources Employ People Manage People Succeed at Work From Susan M. Heathfield, your Guide to Human Resources Vol. 12 No. 148 - ISSN: 1533-3698 November 12, 2011 Dear People: Performance evaluation is relevant at this time of the year. Interested in why organizations do employee performance evaluation? Employee performance evaluation is both an evaluative process and a communication tool. Read more... We have another glorious fall day here in Michigan although it was seriously snowing the past couple of days. I'll take as many as I can get before the gray winter settles in. How about you? Are you starting to get ready for the holiday season? Or, are you like me? As I grow older, I admit that I do less every year. (I gave myself permission.) Lots of presents but not much else. Have a terrific weekend. 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 Employee Empowerment Challenges Do you have thoughts about the challenges inherent in employee empowerment? Employee empowerment is a strategy and value that I support. Organizations have serious positive outcomes if they can empower their employees. But, so few organizations do it well. Find out why. Delegation as a Leadership Style Inspirational Quotes About Empowerment See More About:  employee empowerment  team development  management effectiveness Overcome Your Fear of Confrontation and Conflict A former colleague holds complete conversations in his head with people with whom he is angry. He rarely speaks directly with the other person. This anger in his mind continues to build because of his frustration, yet he never lets the other person know that he is frustrated and subsequently angry. This is a recipe for disaster in a work - or personal - relationship. You can confront these issues Here's how. How to Tackle Annoying Employee Habits and Issues How to Hold a Difficult Conversation See More About:  conflict resolution  workplace negativity  bad bosses Interview Thank You Letters An interview thank you letter is just a small part of your employee recruitment process - but it is a telling one. Here's what you need to know to evaluate a candidate's interview thank you letter. Top Job Interview Questions to Help You Select the Best Your Favorite Interview Questions See More About:  interview thank you letter  human resources samples  sample letters Need a Simple Business Attire Policy? Need a simple, sample dress code policy to specify appropriate business attire for your workplace? I've developed lengthy business attire policies in response to reader requests. But, some workplace managers may not choose to so closely describe and monitor employee business attire. If that describes your workplace, these new policies are for you. Pick the policy that reflects your workplace style. Work Dress Codes and Image Collection Dress for Work Success: A Business Casual Dress Code See More About:  dress codes  professional image  human resources policies Human Resources Ads Human Resources Employee Recruitment Employee Empowerment HR Employment HR Practices Courses Featured Articles The Great Debates About 360 Degree Feedback Receive Feedback With Grace and Dignity Will the Credit Report Affect My Job Offer? Enable a Mentor's Contribution to Your Success Deal With Coworker's Harassing Behavior Documentation Dilemma: CYA or...?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Susan M. Heathfield Human Resources Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Human Resources newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Human Resources Basics, Careers, Jobs Free Human Resources Policies, Samples Human Resources: Job Interview Tips Human Resources Job Descriptions Top 10 Human Resources Tough Questions Advertisement