Many managers still subscribe to the idea that negative feedback will motivate employees to prove themselves and do better next time, but the evidence doesn’t support this, Canadian Business reports.
The article notes that managers who are harsh graders end up with employees who are less likely to be engaged or show leadership skills. That’s why managers should praise their reports, even when they’re underperforming, the story adds.
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