Introduction: How to Use This Book in Order to Save Time and Write Compelling Performance Appraisals

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If you’ve purchased this book, you’re serious about strengthening your written communication skills and developing your subordinates. The truth of the matter is that most performance reviews in corporate America are drafted without much thought and are submitted well after the deadline—not much of a motivational tool for workers longing for appreciation for a job well done. Yet taking the time to formally appraise employees’ performance once a year has much more significance than many managers realize.

In poll after poll, workers rank pay fourth ...

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