Many small business owners have a small staff in which everyone feels like family. It can be difficult to "write a report card" for someone you feel very close to. Understand that the employee ...

Performance reviews or appraisals can trigger a range of emotions in employees. Some employees feel anxious, while others feel appreciative. Other employees may feel confident and look forward to ...

People frequently appraise others and their performance. When chatting over coffee, it's natural to talk about what other people have accomplished, and how effectively they've done it. But these ...