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Managers: Positive Feedback First

Start your year-end performance review by going over what your team member did a great job on. It’s important to start the conversation on a positive note because you’re setting the tone for the rest of the discussion.

When you give positive feedback, you teach your employees which kinds of behaviours are valued, which means you’re much more likely to see that behaviour continue, while it’s applied to even more situations. Make sure that you’re also asking your employees questions about what they think went well so that you can foster an open discussion about their achievements.

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As we move into the end of the year, it’s a good idea to get ahead of the game and think about what you need to cover in your year-end performance review. In order to get you ready, we have put together a complete guide to end of year reviews with functional tips for both employees and managers.

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