QUESTION: I will be more powerful if I have a large team. REALITY: A small, high-performing team might be more powerful than a large one. The instinct to …
QUESTION: Once a high performer, always a high performer. FACT: Contribution during the appraisal cycle determines the performance level. In some companies, it often happens that managers give the …
QUESTION: I have met with all my goals, but my manager is still not fully impressed. FACT: The manner of achieving the goal also plays a role in …
QUESTION: A manager sees only the result, not the effort. FACT: In certain circumstances, effort without proper results also gets recognized. Very often, an employee complains that his manager …
QUESTION: Performance alone plays a role in appraisal. FACT: Soft skills, too, play a role. Sometimes, the factor called likeability plays a role in an appraisal. This …
QUESTION: My manager should stand by me in appraisal. FACT: You have to take care of yourself by constantly reminding the manager. After an appraisal dialogue, a common …
QUESTION: I believe I have done well, but my manager does not agree. REALITY: Perception plays a major role in evaluating a person. Many a time, employees express surprise …
QUESTION: The company has hired an employee who has a profile similar to mine; but he’s getting a better compensation. I think my company does not care about its …
QUESTION: My company pays the best, and I will not leave it. FACT: It is better to have challenging work, otherwise you will lose the competitive edge in …
QUESTION: The more experience you have, the higher the salary. FACT: Increased responsibility and better results will command a higher salary. People consider their years of experience as a …
