http://www.careerindia.com – In the conventional performance appraisal or review process, the manager annually writes his opinions of the performance of a reporting staff member on a document supplied by the HR department. In some organizations, the staff member is asked to fill out a self-review to share with the supervisor.
Most of the time, the appraisal reflects what the manager can remember; this is usually the most recent events. Almost always, the appraisal is based on opinions as real performance measurement takes time and follow-up to do well. Read more »

http://www.careerindia.com – Human Resources leaders need degrees. If you are considering a career in Human Resources, or trying to advance your current career, a Bachelors degree, and even a Masters degree, will assist you to achieve your goals and dreams. Degrees have become more important in most fields, but nowhere has the shift occurred quite as dramatically as in HR. As organizational expectations of the potential contributions of an HR pro have increased, the need for the HR leader to possess both experience and a degree has increased, too. In fact, a degree is becoming essential. Read more »

http://www.careerindia.com – Blogger Jason Corsello relates what he learned from a presentation by Tod Loofbourrow, head of Authoria, on what characteristics distinguish leading human resources executives. These leaders really understand what their company sells, make decisions based on data, are accountable to their organization and surround themselves with knowledgeable people. Read more »