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MarketWatch U DowJones 17,614.90 +1.16 U S&P 500 2039.68 +1.42 U Nasdaq 4660.56 +8.94 Most business leaders have at least a vague idea of why they conduct em- ployee reviews every year and what they hope to gain from the process. But the same probably can't be said for most employees. Whether managers re- alize it or not, employ- ees are often not fans of performance evaluations and most feel at least a small amount of anxiety about the process. Unfor- tunately, employees don't always feel free to share their concerns and dissat- isfaction with their man- agers, so employers can be left in the dark, never knowing that their well- intended reviews aren't accomplishing what they had hoped. However, what if busi- ness leaders could view performance evaluations through the eyes of em- ployees? Beyond satisfy- ing their curiosity, this un- derstanding would enable business leaders to stream- line the review process and make it more effective for everyone involved. And that's exactly what a re- cent CBS News article of- fered to employers- the opportunity to learn what employees think and then use that new-found knowl- edge to improve the review processes. FromtheEmployee's Perspective The survey results high- lighted in the news article don't paint a very rosy pic- ture, with almost 50 per- cent of employees saying that "performance reviews are a total waste of time." Three out of four said "re- views don't always lead to better performance," and 54 percent reported "re- views are inaccurate." In addition, 89 percent want managers to "be direct in giving feedback" and the same percentage wish the review feedback they received "wasn't a sur- prise." The survey also re- vealed that a third of em- ployees don't understand how their reviews relate to compensation. While those numbers paint a bleak view, ev- ery one of those employee complaints comes back to one thing — communica- tion. Explain the How When someone is given a score, grade or critique, that person wants to know how the reviewer came to that decision. Business leaders can help avoid confusion by making sure managers are clear about what employees are be- ing evaluated on and how they're reaching their de- cisions. For instance, is the end-result the only aspect being judged? Or is the review based on how the project was handled over- all and how the employee interacted with other team members being taken into consideration too? Talk About Compensation Even if they've been told differently, employ- ees link performance re- views with compensation increases, and they want to talk about their pay. The fact that a third of employ- ees don't understand how their evaluations and sal- aries are related shows that this topic is not be- ing addressed effectively. Each business has its own method for determining compensation and pay raises, so these conversa- tions will vary from com- pany to company — but the conversations still need to happen. Make a Plan Together While employee reviews usually occur once a year, waiting 12 months to ad- just poor performance is bad for everyone. And em- ployees are well aware of this, with almost 90 per- cent wanting more clear direction from manag- ers, 75 percent pointing out that reviews don't al- ways equal better perfor- mance, and 89 percent wishing for more regular feedback. The solution to these issues is for super- visors and employees to work together during their reviews to create individu- alized employee plans for the year ahead. By outlin- ing the goals that both the manager and employee feel are important, creat- ing a plan of how to ac- complish those goals, and scheduling some check-in appointments through- out the year, everyone can walk away from the review with a sense of direction. Now that research has shown that the main ob- stacle to a good review is communication, employers can implement the needed changes and make em- ployee reviews a positive experience for everyone involved. http://www.cbsnews. com/news/why-perfor- mance-reviews-are-so-re- viled/ LisaHansenownsEx- press Employment Pro- fessionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff. She can be reached at (530) 527-0727. PERSONNEL Ge t mo re o ut of employee reviews this year Christmas parade entry forms are now available. Miracle in Downtown is the theme for this year's Red Bluff Christmas Parade, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sat- urday, Nov. 29. For more information, visit www.redbluffchamber. com to download the entry form or complete an applica- tion online.Forms are avail- able in the chamber office at the entrance to River Park or call 527-6220, Ext. 301 if you have further questions. Entry deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. Completed forms and the $20 entry fee are due by that date. Entry forms with payment can be mailed to the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 850, Red Bluff 96080. The chamber and the Downtown Business Associ- ation hope you participate in this great event. GoodMorning,RedBluff This is the best network- ing event in the county. Express Employment Professionals is hosting this event at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at 243 S. Main St. Coffee, juice, fruit and pastries will be pro- vided. Feel free to invite your friends and cowork- ers. New chamber members American Ink Screen Printing, 13545 State Route 36E, Red Bluff, (530) 736-7038, Wendy Cumpton, owner, wendy@ americanink.ink Red Bluff Performing Arts Centre, 1325 Vista Way #A, Red Bluff, (530) 355-1362, Krysta Shaw- Stearns, owner, redbluff- pac@live.com Sunset Speakers Toast- masters, 90 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, Cheryl Weib- ling, president, (530) 526- 8187, cnatah@hotmail. com RED BLUFF CHAMBER Miracle in Downtown Christmas Parade Job Training Center will be offering the following workshops for November and December. All work- shops held at the center, 718 Main St., Red Bluff. Seating is limited and registration is required by calling 529- 7000. Career Direction: 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Each stage of job search can be very difficult, even impossible, without a clear direction of what job you are really looking for. This workshop is designed to help you become familiar with local industry infor- mation, career assessment tools, and tips to gain di- rection. Scholarship: 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Learn how to apply for our educational scholar- ship, receive the application and review all of your ques- tions with a staff member. Job Search: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 When was the last time you had to look for a job? If you've not been job hunt- ing in the last year, you may find things to be a bit differ- ent. Learn the five best and worst ways to job search, and begin developing a job search strategy that will work for you. Recommended for indi- viduals requesting resume, interviewing, or scholar- ship assistance. Cover Letter Workshop: 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 Increase your chance of getting that job interview by writing an excellent cover letter. In this work- shop you will learn the do's and don'ts of writing a cover letter and what em- ployers really want to see. Resume Workshop: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Learn what a modern resume looks like, the do's and don'ts of resume writ- ing and how to best ex- press/market your skills to an employer. Interview Workshop: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Learn how to prepare for an interview when you have no idea what the questions will be, become comfortable verbalizing your skills and learn to answer the ques- tion "tell me about your- self." JOB TRAINING CENTER Business workshops in November and December Next Generation Real Es- tate Services would like to acknowledge local Realtor Deborah Niskala in reach- ing sales in excess of $3 mil- lion in Tehama County. This achievement is not only an exceptional feat be- cause of the size of the lo- cal community but also be- cause Deborah has only been selling real estate since earning her license in August of 2012 and already she has risen to become one of the top real estate agents in Tehama County. "Debbie is truly an as- set to our company," says Mindy Cronic, co-owner and office manager of Next Generation. "We are consis- tently receiving extremely positive feedback about her professionalism, real estate knowledge and dedication to her clients." Since relocating to Red Bluff in 2009, Deborah has become an active member of the Red Bluff and Te- hama County communi- ties. She spends much of her free time volunteer- ing with the Red Bluff Ki- wanis, doing trail obstacle challenges with her horse Bubba and being a mem- ber of St. Peter's Episcopal Church with her husband Gary, who is Vestry War- den at the church. Deborah is the only full- time Red Bluff Realtor at Next Generation, a full- service real estate broker- age providing residential and commercial services to Shasta and Tehama coun- ties. For more information, call 526-1802 or visit www. RedBluffProperty.com. REAL ESTATE Local agent among top producers in county Congratulations to Miss Corning 2014-2015 Chey- enne Boles, and First Alter- nate Emilee Hansen. The Miss Corning Schol- arship Pageant program was Saturday at the high school and the judges said that they had a very difficult time because all the girls were amazing. The theme was Once Upon a Time and every contestant chose a character from a Disney movie. The evening was very en- tertaining and we are very pleased to have so many fine young women. Each one would have represented Corning well. Corning in the Evening Take note that the chamber's monthly meet and greet is this evening, Wednesday, at 5:30, instead of Thursday. The Olivet Lodge #205 will be hosting a dinner at 1120½ Solano St. It is upstairs next to the parking lot by the chamber office. Bring your business card for a chance to win a door prize and bring your appetite. Halloween Treat Street The chamber would like to thank all the businesses in Corning that partici- pated in the Treat Street on Halloween day. And a big thanks to our director, Rosie Flores, who organized the event. It was a great success and it seems like it will be a tradition from now on. There were com- ments from businesses who loved having the kids come into their businesses. Don Knight from Don's Barber and Hobby Shop said that the children were very po- lite and he really enjoyed it. He definitely wants to do it again next year. Little Miss Christmas Applications are still available for girls between 4 and 6 years old to enter the Little Miss Christmas Pag- eant that will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Wood- son Elementary School. En- try fee is $10 plus a $10 un- wrapped toy to be donated to the fireman's toy drive for Christmas. You may pick up an entry form at the cham- ber office at 1110 Solano St. or go to www.corningca- chamber.org. The deadline to enter is Nov. 21. Election of new officers Look for your Chamber Directors ballot in your email or your mail box this week. Please vote and re- turn your ballot. We appre- ciate your participation. LIFT Tehama This free event aims to give Tehama County residents a LIFT. LIFT (Live Inspired For To- morrow) Tehama will take place rain or shine 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Tehama District Fair- ground, with lunch be- ginning at 11 a.m. New this year will be a vision center that will offer eye checks with a limited number of glasses created onsite. 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