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		<title><![CDATA[Tips For Writing Performance Review Action Plans]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writing performance review action plans may feel tedious, but it's essential to do them right so your employees know exactly what is expected. Instead of seeing this task as a burden, try to imagine you are saving yourself time later - a well-written action plan can save you many hours...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Writing Effective Employee Performance Reviews]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975441]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee reviews have two purposes: to summarize and evaluate the employee's performance over a set period of time and motivate them to continue doing good work or grow stronger in areas where they're weak. At one time or another, we've all walked away from our own review with the feeling...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Write Meaningful Performance Reviews]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975443]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning how to write performance reviews that are meaningful can make a huge difference if you want to motivate employees. You've probably sat through a worthless performance review with an ill-informed or unmotivated boss before; such an experience can be demoralizing and can undermine motivation to perform at peak capacity....]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Writing Employee Performance Reviews For Underperformers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975445]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Writing employee performance reviews can be tough, but writing a review for an underperformer can be a daunting task. Make sure you provide incentives to change. Explain what will happen in the employee does not meet the expectations laid out in the employee performance review, but also detail what will...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Write An Employee Review When You Don't Like The Employee]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975447]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Good managers know how to write an employee review, but only the best ones can set aside their feelings and write honest reviews for employees they may not like on a personal level. You don't want to let your personal feelings cloud your perceptions, but, at the same time, you...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tips For Writing Better Performance Reviews]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975449]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Writing performance reviews can be challenging, especially if you have to write several in a short period of time. However, you can streamline the process, making this task easier for you and more positive for your employees. This paper gives few tips for writing better employee performance reviews the next...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Use Performance Reviews As Motivators]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975451]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee performance reviews are golden opportunities for improving motivation. When writing a performance review, you should keep in mind that motivating this employee to perform well will save you and the company time, money and energy. This paper gives five key steps to incorporate into your performance reviews, and you'll...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Why Is Employee Motivation Important?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984665]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[You may be wondering, why is employee motivation important? Employee motivation can be the difference between success and failure for your business. Encouraging employees to behave as if they are owners of the company has proven to be a successful strategy for business growth. At the other end of the...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Motivation Strategies]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984667]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not uncommon to think that developing an employee motivation program is going to cost money and a lot of it. But some of the most basic - and effective - employee motivation tools are free. Simply acknowledging an employee's contribution to the overall success of a project or the...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Successful Employee Motivation Ideas]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984669]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of great employee motivation ideas. The trick is to find those ideas that align with your business goals and to develop a method for measuring success. Getting feedback from your employees along the way and making sure that everyone has a chance to be recognized, no matter...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Designing An Employee Motivation Program]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984671]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Designing an employee motivation program requires some creativity and an understanding of the people who work for you. Each employee will find different types of rewards worthwhile, so the challenge lies in coming up with flexible and cost-effective methods of keeping everyone engaged in their work. The optimal program will...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Benefits Of Employee Work Motivation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984673]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Motivated employees work more efficiently, producing better products or services in less time. Unmotivated employees waste time surfing the Web and using e-mail and instant messaging for personal benefit. They generally take longer to accomplish the tasks assigned. By keeping your employees motivated, you'll see improved productivity. When employees are...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Teaching Employees Self-Motivation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984675]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A manager's number-one job is to motivate employees to be as productive as possible, but self-motivation also plays a role. Because many factors contribute to someone's level of motivation, a manager must determine what it takes to make employees want to do their best. A good manager will teach employees...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Motivation Factors]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984677]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If the same employee motivation factors applied to everyone, management would be a breeze. Unfortunately for managers, employees insist on being individuals, with their own desires for rewards. To make things a bit easier, it helps to identify some workplace motivators that are effective for a majority of workers. What's...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Basic Theories Behind Employee Motivation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984679]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee motivation theories are varied, but a few theories have stood the test of time and are relied upon for encouraging workers throughout the corporate world. Because human beings are unique, employee motivation is a subjective topic. What motivates one person may de-motivate another, making this a difficult topic to...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Improve Employee Motivation In The Workplace]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984681]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Motivation in the workplace is valuable in terms of both revenue and production. Look for simple ways to make it more pleasant to come to work and to enjoy working at your facility. This can mean providing a clean, well-stocked break room with free coffee and snacks, or it could...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Avoid These Poor Employee Motivation Techniques]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984683]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are truly concerned about your employee's attitude, performance or devotion to the job, work with human resources to address the concerns gently and respectfully. Empty or pre-emptive threats do more harm than good, creating resentment, tension and a negative atmosphere in the facility. If you do need to...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Ways To Motivating Employees]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984685]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are concerned about motivating employees in your business, now is the time to take action. Unmotivated employees are less productive, less devoted and less likely to stay until after 10 at night when you need some last-minute filing taken care of. Employee motivation is an area where many...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Answer Structured Interview Questions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984689]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Structured interviews are popular for several reasons. First, managers who aren't comfortable interviewing people can hide behind them. Dotcom managers, who had been promoted really fast and were suddenly asked to hire bunches of people, found that it was easier to stick to a script than to conduct a conversation....]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Job Interview Questions Interviewers Can't Ask]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984691]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of job interview questions that interviewers can't ask. Basically, they're not allowed to seek any information that doesn't relate to your ability to do the job you're applying for. They can't ask you about your age, your marital status, your sexual preference or your ethnicity. Big companies...]]></description>
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