About Human Resources: Ban the Feedback Sandwich; Your January Favorites

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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. 13 No. 14 - ISSN: 1533-3698 February 2, 2012 Dear People: This is such an unseasonably warm and snow-free winter for the mid-west. I love every minute of it but know that snow cannot be too far behind. Every once in awhile, I am reminded. We're in the middle of strategic planning for the year. I am excited participating and contributing and hope that you experience this, too. I'm sharing with you today, my newsletter readers' favorites from January. I hope you have the chance to take a look. Readers definitely vote with their clicks. Best Ever One Word Ice Breaker Top 10 Ways to Destroy Motivation at Work Do You Ask Odd Interview Questions? Great Interview Questions for Employers to Ask 18 Critical Factors to Improve Employee Satisfaction 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 Ban the Feedback Sandwich Think that the feedback sandwich is an effective way to provide performance feedback to employees? You're wrong. Here's why and how you can provide feedback that promotes improvement, not confusion. Find out more. How to Hold a Difficult Conversation Coaching for Improved Performance See More About:  interpersonal communication  performance feedback  performance improvement See a New Twist on Job Descriptions Readers ask frequently whether employees need job descriptions or if they have become such a legal mine field that we are best off forgetting about them. I am a firm believer in the necessity of providing clear direction to employees. Don't micromanage employee work by any definition, but do make sure employees are clear about your expectations and the parameters within which they may make decisions - whatever they are, however broad or narrow they may be, in your organization. Read more... What Does a Human Resources Manager, Generalist, or Director Do? You Know You're in HR When... See More About:  human resources job descriptions  clear expectations  hr roles Phrases for Performance Reviews and Difficult Conversations The way a manager approaches performance appraisal and the words that he or she uses to describe performance, are critical to effective performance improvement. Find out more about how to approach performance reviews and other difficult conversations. You can speak so that employees listen, comprehend and improve. Here are ten approaches. How To Talk So Employee Performance Produces Results Performance Management Is NOT an Annual Appraisal See More About:  performance appraisals  performance coaching  feedback Are You Hiring Superior Employees? Probably not. And, if not, why not? You win some, you lose some, and some days, it rains, or snows, as the case may be. Most organizations are not hiring superior talent and it is likely your hiring process that is letting you down. Do you know that some organizations are still hiring employees after one manager interviews several candidates? Read more... A Checklist for Success in Hiring Employees Plan Your Recruiting to Ensure Successful Hires See More About:  hiring employees  employee recruiting  employee selection Human Resources Ads Human Resources HR Manager Sandwich Writing Letters Template Letters Featured Articles Celebrate Black History Cures for Negativity Wonders If Company Is Grooming Young Coworker to Replace Her 12 Powerful Ways to Do On-the-Job Training Sample Termination Letter for Cause How to Handle an Employee Resignation   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 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