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When You Should (or Shouldn’t) Complain at Work Opinions vary as to whether complaining is a positive or negative thing. On the positive side, complaining can help you crowdsource solutions for your problem. But when done with negative intent, complaining is just annoying and detrimental. Learn how to tell the difference before you grumble. |
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Feedforward Can Help Provide Good Feedback A recent study concluded that traditional performance appraisal systems do not improve performance. Adobe, Juniper, and even Microsoft have abandoned traditional performance appraisal systems. Anuj Magazine looks at traditional feedback systems and examines the feedforward method. |
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Performance Review Dos and Don’ts Performance reviews rarely rank high on the list of responsibilities managers enjoy. Giving feedback can be awkward and uncomfortable. Still, some things can make the experience more productive. Read on for advice about preparing for reviews and offering critiques that will be constructive for all. |
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Five Software Testing Myths Busted Testing may not be the most glamorous job in the software world, but it plays an essential role in creating functional software. This article busts some myths that have been perpetuated about testing and shows how testing is not only very useful but also something worth being passionate about. |
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Why Employees Leave Your Company The average tenure of an employee in the United States is only a few years; some employees only stay as little as one year at even the top tech companies. So when employees leave your company, is it because this is the new trend, or is it because of something deeper and flawed within the company? |
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