A poor performance review at work led to significant stress and weight loss for the author. She didn't expect a negative review and found the feedback unclear. The experience taught her valuable ...

Addressing poor performance is one of the tougher parts of leadership, but it’s also one of the most important. By approaching these conversations with clarity and care, leaders can help employees ...

Turnover can be detrimental to an organization. I run a fast-paced consulting firm where we provide ongoing part-time and fractional support to businesses of all sizes. When someone leaves, I may need ...

Every swimmer knows the excitement of a great race. The feeling of achieving a best time or placing well in a meet always seems to excite athletes. But in many cases, a swimmer will not always perform ...

If you are called into your manager’s office and told your work is unacceptable, your first instinct may be to panic. However, in South African labour law, the most important question is why your work ...