EVOLUTION of Performance Appraisals

In the fast-paced business world of today, performance management plays a crucial role in the success of an organization. Performance evaluations have evolved from a simple annual performance review to a more complex process using the latest available tools that focus on and drive employee growth as well as organizational progress and success.

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Managing OVERLOAD

Times have changed so much, that we are constantly being bombarded by information. In fact this process is growing faster than we can comprehend and the flow of information, be it from non-stop news, messages, emails and other forms of social media, is becoming exhausting and unmanageable. Managing this flow is key to becoming better organized and more conscious of what is important, what not and the benefits we can reap.

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Shift your MINDSET

Every human being sees life through their own eyes based on their mindset. The expectations, assumptions and norms we hold about ourselves, our situation, life and also our circumstances all contribute towards forming our mindset. But with the passage of time and changing circumstances we need to make modifications and it is only by shifting our mindset that we can meet those challenges. These modifications may relate to making changes in our career, our personal development, health, work life balance etc.

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ENERGY is the key

The capacity to do and get things done, are the keys to success. The demands at the workplace and also pressures to produce results are both increasing and may eventually lead to employee burnout at the cost of both the employee’s health as well as the organizations performance. As the demands of the workplace keep on increasing, employees are being forced to put in longer hours to meet their goals.

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Handling life’s STRESSORS

Dealing with everyday stresses have become a part of life these days. Especially since the Covid pandemic started more than a couple of years ago, life has changed. Working from home started and with it the uncertainty of job security, growing cost of living, family pressures etc. The rising bills which keep increasing, the work pressures which keep escalating and the family commitments and responsibilities which become increasingly demanding. These and other related factors sometimes cause our stress levels to skyrocket and become unmanageable.

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POSITIVE thinking

Our life and what we make of it, depends on our approach and thinking towards it. If our thinking is positive, we focus our mental attitude on the good aspects of life and expect that the results will be beneficial to us. Our expectations are that we will reap success, obtain happiness, enjoy good health and be successful in whatever we do.

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OPTIMIZE your LIFE

We all want to live a life which is full of purpose and fulfillment. What would that mean for most of us ? It would mean that we make the best of our lives, live it most effectively and to the fullest. We all strive to make the most of our opportunities and also the best use of our resources. For most of us it may also mean living and working to reach our full potential.  There are so many possibilities open to us and many opportunities as well but it is up to us to identify the best options and make the most of them.

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Keep GOING

Life is tough and from time to time we all hit a rough patch when we feel that the problems, we are facing are closing in on us. The feelings we confront may make us uneasy and the perception that the world is closing in on us may lead to a struggle to finding a way out. But we should not forget that there is always hope and we only need to find the way out.

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