Why Your Best Employees Dread January

Why Your Best Employees Dread January

Why Your Best Employees Dread JanuaryChiquita Robertson
Published on: 19/01/2026

It’s not the work—they fear misalignment, unclear expectations, and poorly executed performance cycles.

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