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Motivation Factor News November 2013
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Is performance appraisal a waste of time?
Helle Bundgaard | Founder | Motivation Factor Institute Most employees and managers do not look forward to annual performance appraisal. When asked why this event is not anticipated with more excitement, employee answers can be grouped into three categories: Waste of time Neither the employee nor the manager are prepared for the interview Subsequent follow…