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Pros and cons of employee appraisals

Most small businesses have performance appraisals. Appraisals assess employees against objectives and works as a guide for employees on their future ...

Employee Performance

8 September, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to measure employee productivity

Employee Performance

29 April, 2024 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Performance management lessons from an ex-BBC HR Director

Employee Performance

16 April, 2024 by Lucy Adams

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Why effective communication is key to your business' success

Employee Performance

12 April, 2024 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to prepare for an employee performance appraisal

Employee Performance

2 April, 2024 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Double your SME engagement with employee-led performance

Employee Performance

30 January, 2024 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is a performance management cycle?

Employee Performance

5 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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What is an employee handbook?

Employee Performance

4 December, 2023 by Andy Stewart

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12 ways to boost your personal development at work

Employee Performance

23 November, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is an appraisal?

Employee Performance

2 November, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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