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A ‘Meets Expectations’ rating means the employee has completed the assigned tasks. However, they are not the top performer, and there are others who have received a higher rating. In the third part of our ongoing series on appraisal, we unpack the dreaded average rating

Money’s tight and ambitions are high—how do bosses keep their best from walking away? Mark My Worth suggests smart, strategic ways to retain top talent.

The appraisal process is an art of Atmanirbhar Branding – a delicate balance where the flaws are briefly mentioned as part of ’self-awareness’ and the goals achieved are detailed out with a dash of pride but not pompousness.

The stakes are high, the budgets tight, and the bell curve steeper than ever. Our guide helps you play your cards right this appraisal season.

The era of hard task-masters seems to be in its twilight. Yet, bosses who have only words of encouragement to offer are unlikely to help your career along. We should value the few tough bosses who survive.

Most employees still want to be able to work from home at least some of the time. But a small cohort yearns to get back to cubicles and chit-chat.

A clean split of work and life sounded like a good idea before Apple TV’s dystopian workplace thriller ‘Severance’ showed up to remind us how far we are from work-life harmony. India Inc needs to spare more than a fleeting thought for the scenario we’re in.

A red alert needs to be raised on American progress as a war is waged against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Diverse perspectives are necessary for a nation to advance. No industry should be dominated by one race, gender or class.

Starbucks has issued a diktat aimed at getting cafe employees to spread happiness. Other service sector companies have had similar plans. Forced joy, however, rarely works. Employee cheerfulness and customer satisfaction don’t go by CEO command.

Getting passed over in a tough job market stings, but you might have more leverage than you think.