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When Should Employee Performance Problems Be Discussed? (Hint: It’s in Real Time)
By Kimberly Kafafian An essential part of managing employees is addressing performance issues. I admit, even for the most seasoned People Managers and HR professionals, these are not fun conversations. These conversations are, in fact, one of the most challenging aspects of a manager’s role. Because of that, managers

How to Intrinsically Motivate Employees
By Kimberly Kafafian As we head into 2022, I’d like to encourage business leaders to take a closer look at their employee engagement initiatives. Peek under the hood, if you would. With millions of workers leaving their jobs and looking for better options (aka the Great Resignation), this is

Performance Management for Remote Workers
By Kimberly Kafafian In a magnitude of ways and for a magnitude of reasons, COVID-19 (and oh hello, Omicron variant) continues to turn our worlds upside down. Remote work, telework, working from home, working from anywhere, virtual work, and hybrid work are all real things now. But what happens

7 Types of Intrinsic Rewards for Employees
By Kimberly Kafafian It’s a new year, which means new goals and objectives. And for the majority of employers right now, attracting and retaining top talent is topping the list. Businesses of all sizes, across all sectors are scrambling to keep current employees engaged and strategizing on how to

Creating Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
By Kimberly Kafafian The most wonderful time of the year is also the craziest. Crazy busy. Crazy crowded. Crazy expensive. Each and every December, I contemplate how hard it is to juggle end of year obligations with still performing our regular daily tasks. And as anyone that works in




