7 Traits of Stellar Project Managers
Here at the QuickBase Blog, many of us manage large projects on a regular basis. No doubt this is one of the more complex and stressful aspects of our jobs, so I’ve asked some of the best PMs I know …
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How to Do a Great Phone Interview
The phone interview is typically overlooked because managers want to move straight to the in-person interview. However, you can learn a lot from a 15 minute phone call, enough perhaps to save yourself the trouble of entertaining an unsuitable applicant …
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Should You Test Potential Hires?
Pre-employment cognitive, skills and personality assessments can be valuable additions to your arsenal of hiring tools. Not only do they assist you in finding the most appropriate candidate, but they also help you avoid the biases inherent in in-person interviewing, …
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Doing Performance Reviews from Scratch
The mere thought of giving a performance review still makes some managers want to run for the hills, but fortunately, a greater focus on constructive feedback and proactive planning have made this annual or semi-annual exercise a lot less painful …
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3 Ways to Manage Employee Bonuses This Year
It’s the question on all of your team members’ minds. Now that the holidays are upon us, will bonuses be handed out despite the still-poor economy? Over at the Intuit Small Business blog, Suzanne Kearns discusses performance bonuses. Her source, …
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Do You Talk About Yourself Too Much at Work?
Some people start out just wanting to share quality information, and so others listen to them in order to learn and reap the benefit of the experience and knowledge. Unfortunately, many of these same people become addicted to the attention …
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Managers: See Yourself as Others See You
Over at the Harvard Business Review blogs, Linda Hill and Kent Lineback have a terrific post on the importance of knowing how your words and actions are perceived by those who report to you. As Linda and Kent rightfully point …
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