The mere mention of “feedback” can make many people’s palms sweat. Whether giving or receiving feedback, it often has a reputation as negative and momentous. But it doesn’t need to be. Certainly, ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world's largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author ...

Few work situations can trigger the kind of stomach-twisting, sweat-provoking stress as giving or receiving feedback. Even from the leader's, manager's or supervisor's seat, giving feedback can cause ...

At most organizations, performance conversations are treated as a painful necessity—an unavoidable chore that’s unpleasant for managers and employees alike. At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we see ...

Convenience Store News' Future Leaders Learning Lab provides techniques to move through the discomfort of feedback conversations and turn them into opportunities for learning. According to Recla, the ...

As a leader, you understand that your role is to steer your organization toward success, and one of the most impactful tools leaders have to achieve this is feedback. Delivering feedback–especially ...

Whether you’re in-person and sitting on opposite sides of a desk, or you’re remote and separated by screens, few experiences at work are as heart-pounding and stress-inducing as a feedback ...

Communication is about building trust, clarity and connection. The way leaders communicate shapes how teams collaborate, navigate challenges and grow. When feedback becomes part of everyday ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Jonathan Brierre Have you ...

Recently, while I was chatting with a young professional, Elaine* (not her real name), she shared a challenge she was experiencing with her manager. The manager was giving Elaine feedback on some ...

Delivering feedback as a leader can feel challenging, but with the right training and awareness, you can set yourself up for success. In this article, industry leaders share the common mistakes ...

Traditional annual performance reviews have become increasingly ineffective in today’s fast-paced work environment, failing to provide the timely feedback and development support that modern employees ...