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John Scott

John Scott is a Customer Success Manager for PerformYard, a web-based benefits, performance and HR software company. With PerformYard, John is committed to assisting clients in designing and implementing streamlined performance management programs. You can connect with him at @PerformYard and on the PerformYard blog - blog.performyard.com.
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John Scott

John Scott is a Customer Success Manager for PerformYard, a web-based benefits, performance and HR software company. With PerformYard, John is committed to assisting clients in designing and implementing streamlined performance management programs. You can connect with him at @PerformYard and on the PerformYard blog - blog.performyard.com.

The Leadership Style That Drives Innovation

Making the leap into management can be an exciting and challenging time. Switching roles from contributor to leader can be a confusing proposition. You’ve done so great with your job that now you’ve been asked to stop doing it, and instead to start using a different set of skills to supervise a team of people. The kneejerk reaction to the added responsibilities and altogether new situation might be to get out in front of your new team, take on more of the work that you’re already comfortable with, and set up processes designed to your habits and personality. After all, that’s

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Don’t Work Harder — Work With A Better Plan

Santa Clauses throughout the country are returning to their natural habitat — shopping malls — and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to buckle down and make one final push to reach and exceed your annual goals. Often, the knee-jerk solution this time of year is to work harder. Start spending more time in the office, and especially more time at your desk cranking out work. Unfortunately, while this might initially increase your output, it isn’t always sustainable. Instead, as the old adage goes, “Don’t work harder. Work smarter.” But what does working smarter really mean? Know How Long

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Start Your Retention Strategy On Day One

The first day at a new job is stressful. The pressure to start off on the right foot and make a great first impression can be intense. Right or wrong, on the first day it can feel like there’s a lot on the line, and on top of it all, it is all packed into a busy first-day schedule. While new employees realize the importance of having a great first day, many companies miss the opportunity to make a great first impression of their own. This isn’t to suggest that effective onboarding ends on the first day. On the contrary, onboarding

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Avoid The Echo Chamber: Build Diverse Teams

It is election season, and with it comes all of the dreaded debates and political ads that make many people cringe. Continuously having your opinions challenged can be stressful, and you may find yourself increasingly flocking toward like-minded people. You may start to get more use out of your unfollow button on social media as users make their previously hidden political stances known. You might also find yourself reading articles or watching the news stations that you agree with. Mostly, these are relatively harmless aside from making you a less informed voter. However, it may be a problem if this behavior is

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