The Essential Performance Review Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource For Any Manager or HR Professional

?“The Essential Performance Review Handbook turns the writing of such appraisals from a tedious paperwork chore to a powerful management and motivational tool?—a valuable new way of thinking about an old task.?”?—Robert Bly, author of 101 Ways to Make Every Second Count?“This book should be required reading for all employers and their supervisors.?”?—Henry P. Baer, former chair of the labor & employment law practice, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPAre performance reviews at your company like fruitcake--you get it every year whether you want one or not? It doesn?’t have to be like that. Because everyone wants to know how they?’re doing, how they measure up, and what their chances are for advancement and rewards. And they want to do things right.The Essential Performance Review Handbook will help you understand why performance reviews:Serve as an important business tool.Motivate personnel and increase productivity.Help achieve your company goals.Improve manager-employee communication.Reduce your risk of legal liability.Whether you?’re a manager or a HR professional, this is an indispensable resource to help you create confident, motivated, and productive employees.