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2016-02-09

When you need an employee to go “the extra mile”

By Bruce Tulgan

Managers ask me, “What about the employee who does just enough work and does it just well enough and nothing else? How do you motivate that person to go the extra mile?”

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2016-01-06

Don’t get tripped up on power

By Danita Johnson Hughes

Leaders are powerful people because they have the ability to sway the attitudes, opinions, and actions of others. Leaders inspire, influence, and achieve results...

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2016-01-06

Getting your manager’s support when dealing with a problem team member

By Ken Warren

There is no doubt that if you are in a role where you need to address the performance of a team member with a long history of being difficult, that you need the support of your manager.

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2016-01-06

Making conflict work for you

By Jim Dawson

Conflict is inevitable. We may be afraid of it and handle it poorly, allowing problems to fester and grow. We may use it to control and manipulate others. Or we may accept that conflict is necessary for things to improve or change.

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2015-12-08

High-impact performers for tough times: 6 ways to keep them happy

By Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and Kelly Goldsmith

Talent is never out of fashion. But high-impact performers are in demand now more than ever. We’re speaking here of those indispensable workers who will do what it takes to help your company succeed...

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2015-12-08

Conducting effective reference checks

By go2 Tourism HR Society

Reference checking allows you to ensure that you are finding the most qualified person...By conducting reference checks, you can avoid costs associated with failed probation periods...

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