Why you should be SAD at work: This might sound provocative, but sadness can actually be beneficial in a modern workplace. Unfortunately, we are taught from a young age that sadness is a bad thing, and that we must always strive for happiness. This “Cult of Happiness” starts when we are young children. When you... Continue Reading →
Performance ratings – the best way to demotivate good performing employees?
Performance ratings: "What was your performance rating this year? Did you get a 3? Or a 4?" Ending the calendar year often signals time for performance appraisals and those of us who have been in a company that used individual performance ratings are familiar with these kinds of questions. Especially when the rating comes with... Continue Reading →
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