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report stating the employee is not performing adequately and is a terrible staff
member; a glowing evaluation in which the employee can do no wrong; and a
vague, flowery appraisal that's void of any substance.
Ensure that your appraisals are frank and to the point. They should identify
ways for employees to grow through education and experience. All employees have skills they can learn, grow, expand upon or develop. As a manager,
it's your job to mentor and work with employees to identify those opportunities. By always looking for ways to increase their skills and education, your
employees will become more knowledgeable, and they'll perform better for
you. OSM
Mr. Casey (arthur@outpatienthcs.com) is senior vice president of business development for Outpatient Healthcare Strategies (www.outpatienthcs.com) in Houston,
Texas.
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