STRESS-FREE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
By Sharon Armstrong and Madelyn Appelbaum

As an experienced human resources professional, have you dreamed of the day when you could create a successful performance appraisal program? Have you concluded that there is absolutely no way to please everyone in your organization? Cheer up - Stress-free Performance Appraisals offers a fresh perspective to this tired, worn topic.

The Washington-based authors, trainer and HR Consultant Sharon Armstrong of Human Resources 911 and strategic communications professional Madelyn Appelbaum, present a text that, surprisingly, is useful for human resources professionals, managers, and employees. This visually attractive book is chocked full of valuable questions for checking the barometer in your company, extensive documentation, great examples from well-regarded organizations, and ideas to cover a variety of cultures and performance appraisal philosophies. As examples of their recommendations, the authors weave -- chapter-by-chapter -- the scenarios of three fictional employees with varying performance levels.

Stress-free Performance Appraisals is fast-paced, practical, and suitable for all experience levels. The book is an easy read in about three hours. Obtain a copy on-line from Books-A-Million at the discounted price of $12.66 (www.booksamillion.com).

(Submitted by Nancy Streeter, September 2003)

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