Check It Out: WPP Convenes First Annual Future Of Shopper/Retail Conference by Steve McClellan @mp_mcclellan, March 10, 2017 Speaking at WPP’s first annual Checkout conference in San Francisco last week, Kiran Mani, managing director of retail for Google, offered some striking statistics about the changing retail landscape, including the fact that foot traffic in U.S. … Continue reading Check It Out: WPP Convenes First Annual Shopper/Retail Conference
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Give Your Business an Annual Sales Tax Checkup
Mark Faggiano — February 7, 2017 — February 7, 2017 If you’re a brand new store owner or even a seasoned veteran, your daily goal is to keep the lights on and product shipping. With so many other more pressing issues on your mind, it’s easy to defer sales tax to a later date. But … Continue reading Give Your Business an Annual Sales Tax Checkup
7 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Annual Performance Reviews
Ali Robins — January 10, 2017 — January 10, 2017 It’s no secret that annual performance reviews are not eagerly anticipated by managers or employees. For managers, it’s a ton of work to prepare, and for employees, it’s very nerve-racking. I was so anxious about my first annual performance review that I actually contemplated calling … Continue reading 7 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Annual Performance Reviews
6 Research-Backed Reasons to Rethink Your Annual Employee Evaluation
by George DicksonSeptember 26, 2016 Everyone hates annual employee evaluations, but I don’t think that’s a big secret. Many employees dread their upcoming evaluation for weeks or months in advance — and whether they’re willing to admit it or not — most managers hate employee evaluations as much or more than employees do. But everyone … Continue reading 6 Research-Backed Reasons to Rethink Your Annual Employee Evaluation
Here’s What Mary Meeker’s Annual Report On Internet Trends Means For The Ecommerce Industry
by Marc Hummel June 9, 2016 Follow @realmarchummelJune 9, 2016 Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report (embedded below) is an annual must-read for anyone working in digital. Here’s how the Washington Post describes the report: [The] report has become something of a rite of summer. Every year, Meeker, a leading venture capital analyst, comes up with … Continue reading Here’s What Mary Meeker’s Annual Report On Internet Trends Means For The Ecommerce Industry
Rethinking The Annual Performance Appraisal
by Jamie Nichol November 21, 2015 Follow @CultureIQNovember 21, 2015 For decades, the annual performance appraisal has been a staple of any human capital management or talent management approach. However, considering the accelerating pace of change in business today, some organizations are questioning whether the annual review is still the best way of evaluating staff … Continue reading Rethinking The Annual Performance Appraisal
If Time Is Money; Think Annual
by Andrew Gazdecki November 20, 2015 Follow @biznessappsNovember 20, 2015 If time is money, does that mean money is time? If that holds true, then you should commit more time to make more money — right? The same idea can be put to use when it comes to subscription models; many companies offer solely monthly … Continue reading If Time Is Money; Think Annual
Annual Review, How To Take Control Of Your Career
Ringo NishiokaOctober 22, 2015 Frustrated with the annual review process? Take control of your annual review There is a lot of talk about Fortune companies moving away from annual reviews. I am sure this isn’t news to anyone reading this blog, but some quick hit facts: GE, the company that made the annual review famous … Continue reading Annual Review, How To Take Control Of Your Career
Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More
Julie KantorAugust 11, 2015 In my business, we consult with many interesting organizations—ranging from well-known, publically-traded companies to professional service firms, non-profits, and media giants. There are many lines of inquiry thrown around during a consulting session. Consider these: How do we evaluate performance properly? How do we handle an underperforming employee? How do we … Continue reading Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More
Should We Reassess The Annual Review?
Liz KislikJuly 11, 2015 If you can’t draw a direct line from performance appraisal to performance improvement, then, seriously, what’s the point? Yet in many organizations, the definitions, criteria, and explanations for the annual review aren’t specifically pertinent to many jobs — and even if they’re clear, they don’t necessarily improve performance. Why spend so … Continue reading Should We Reassess The Annual Review?