Abolishing Performance Appraisals Critics Call Them Damaging
Two labor experts Tom Coens and Mary Jenkins rate performance appraisals an F noting they harm morale and productivity. They argue infrequent reviews hinder timely feedback, bias taints judgments, and uncontrollable factors skew results. They propose workers seek feedback, question superiors, and find field coaches for guidance.
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Tom Coens
Mary Jenkins
Coens
Portable foods dominate 2000 product debut wave
Consumer convenience drives a record 31,432 new food health beauty and household products in 2000 per Marketing Intelligence Service. Top items include General Mills breakfast bars, International Culinary Group dish kit with edible crock pot and French onion soup, and StarKist tuna in a pouch.
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StarKist Tuna
Name that company MOTLEY FOOL history clue
A 1913 founding story describes Electro Alkaline Co formed by five investors to convert brine into cleaners and germicides. Once owned by Procter & Gamble, the firm now operates globally with $4 billion in sales and products in over 110 countries. Brands include Glad Pine Sol Hidden Valley SOS Kingsford Fresh Step Black Flag and STP.
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Glad
Hidden Valley
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Fresh Step
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401(k) Plan Turns Twenty Centerpiece Of Retirement Saving
The 401(k) retirement plan marks its 20th year this month as it grows into the main vehicle for employee savings. Experts say future versions will add more features and control for investors, with employer matches seen as free money that boosts retirement funds.
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Growth debate rises over new homes pay for themselves
Lawrence study by the Home Builders Assn argues new single family subdivisions add net revenue for city services. It says homes in eight new subdivisions generate enough sales tax to cover fire, police, and parks costs, with potential for further city upgrades. Critics say the analysis omits water and sewer expenses and broader costs of growth.
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Lawrence
Dave Bamberger
Lawrence Home Builders Assn
Kansas
Larry Kipp
Sixth Street
Tim Stultz
Highland Construction
Home Builders’ Association
Growth workshop on new subdivisions study in Lawrence
The public is invited to a 8:30 a.m. Friday workshop at city hall Sixth and Massachusetts to discuss a study titled Fiscal Impact of New Single Family Subdivisions on the City of Lawrence Kansas. Authors Dave Bamberger and Mark Dotzour will lead the session.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Home Builders Assn
Dave Bamberger
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Colo
Mark Dotzour
Texas A&m University
Massachusetts Streets
Start the new year by reviewing taxes and bank services
January tips urge reviewing year end statements to organize finances. IRA contributions for 2000 and 2001 should be considered early to shelter gains, gifts can reduce estate taxes, and bank moves may beat brokers. Prioritize high interest debts and file year end tax documents.
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