Starting your own business
posted on September 2, 2010, Thursday
THERE will come a time when certain individuals contemplate the possibility of starting their own businesses. Some people feel that it is good to be their own boss as there is freedom in terms of time and finance. However, starting a business is not easy. There is a lot of hard work involved as it [...]
More undesirable traits in the workplace
posted on August 26, 2010, Thursday
LAST week we looked at some undesirable traits in the workplace.
Undesirable traits in the workplace
posted on August 19, 2010, Thursday
SOMETIMES in our workplace, we do have colleagues who are simply very difficult to work with. Or most probably, our colleagues find us to be a nuisance. It would be good for us to look at these undesirable traits and search within our hearts to see if we do possess any of them.
Examining more performance appraisal methods
posted on August 12, 2010, Thursday
IN last week’s column, we looked at top-down appraisal, self-appraisal and 360-degree feedback methods. Today, we shall continue by looking at three other appraisal methods, namely peer review, upward appraisals and computer-based appraisals.
Effective performance appraisal methods
posted on August 5, 2010, Thursday
TRADITIONALLY, the appraisal system adopted by most organisations is the top-down appraisal. In this system, the supervisor monitors the employee’s performance, completes a performance appraisal form and discusses the appraisal with the employee.
The importance of performance appraisals
posted on July 29, 2010, Thursday
PERFORMANCE appraisal is the assessment of employees based on their work performance, achievement, working relationship with colleagues and customers, etc.
Contemplating workplace woes
posted on July 22, 2010, Thursday
In the working world, it is a pity that some individuals like to spend time making life difficult for others rather than concentrating on their work.
Learning to manage your anxiety
posted on July 15, 2010, Thursday
You cannot feel confident when you are feeling nervous.