The Pocket Idiot S Guide To Performance Appraisal Phrases

Performance reviews, minus the dread. Nobody likes performance appraisals. To make the most of them, though, managers and supervisors can take advantage of this guide, complete with the phrases and words they need to confidently conduct clear, objective performance reviews. Phrases are given for common behavior and skill categories as well as for common functional areas and they work, regardless of appraisal type.

Performance reviews, minus the dread. Nobody likes performance appraisals. To make the most of them, though, managers and supervisors can take advantage of this guide, complete with the phrases and words they need to confidently conduct clear, objective performance reviews. Phrases are given for common behavior and skill categories, as well as for common functional areas—and they work, regardless of appraisal type. In this book, you get: • Hundreds of phrases that precisely describe different behaviors, skills, strengths, and issues. • Information on legal issues and other potential hazards tied to the words you use during a review. • Methods for creating action plans and mutual goals. • Tips on settling disagreements.

For managers and small business owners, this book is a practical guide to preparing and presenting performance reviews. It discusses the primary types of appraisals, how you can make sure your program is within the law, and provides useful information on how to approach touchy subjects. Small business owners will find instructions on how to set up a program, what training resources are available, and where to find the latest information on state and federal laws.

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For over a quarter of a century, this classic and time-proven guide has assisted managers in effectively appraising employee performance. The more than three thousand professionally written phrases clearly describe over sixty critical rating factors. Now in its eleventh edition, the guide has been continuously revised to meet changing employment conditions. Over one million copies have been sold. This widely acclaimed handbook is a practical and valuable aid to making the completion of performance appraisals fast, easy and accurate.

Provides managers techniques such as intervention and arbitration to maintain a productive working environment despite problem employees, and discusses ways employees can effectively communicate with difficult bosses and co-workers.

You'll never struggle with performance appraisals again! Do you dread writing employee performance evaluations? Do you struggle for hours to find just the right words of praise, avoid repetition, and tread the fine line between "constructive" and "criticism"? Performance Appraisal Phrase Book makes it easy for you. Featuring concise sections on how to write the evaluation, handle tricky legal issues, and verbally discuss the evaluation, this book also includes a directory of thousands of words and phrases appropriate for any type of written evaluation. You'll be able to find just the right way to assess: Accuracy and attention to detail Quality of work Work habits Teamwork and interpersonal skills Timeliness of work Work attitude With Performance Appraisal Phrase Book at your desk, you'll get through reviews in a snap--and have plenty of time left to accomplish all your other managerial duties.