Performance reviews are a challenging part of performance management. In fact, only 13% of employees and managers — and just 6% of CEOs — feel their company’s performance review system is useful. These discussions are essential to strengthen bonds between managers, team leaders, and employees, so it’s important to make…

This article about employee performance review questions was originally published in December 2019. It was updated in December 2021 to reflect new information and data. Employee performance reviews require a thoughtful balance — they shouldn’t be avoided, rushed, or off-the-cuff. They deserve proper preparation in order to be most effective…

Employee engagement is higher than ever — but even so, only 20% of workers globally are engaged, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce: 2021 Report. The costs of disengagement, however, are not so low, estimated at over $8 trillion annually in the U.S. Recently, we looked at the…

Recruiting frequently gets the spotlight when it comes to HR strategy, which is no surprise — bringing in new candidates is a top priority across every industry. But today, we’re in the midst of the Great Resignation: a record 4.4 million workers in the U.S. quit their jobs in September…

The talent acquisition process is not as simple as it may seem. Many might think it’s just screening candidates — but recruiters and HR professionals know better. Talent acquisition strategy includes recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. …

This article was originally published in October 2019. It was updated in November 2021 to reflect stats and information about best practices for giving continuous feedback to employees. Annual performance reviews used to be standard, an annual occasion for providing constructive feedback and giving raises. But, it’s no secret that…

In the past two years, employees’ wants and needs have taken center stage in the fight for top talent. Companies have learned to adjust their strategies to respond to today’s talent landscape and attract more candidates. One area that’s especially true is performance management. …

Goals provide a clear picture of what every employee, department, and organization plans to accomplish. Goal-setting is a reliable way to keep everyone on track, from executives to hourly workers. It’s important to ensure that you set measurable goals to get an accurate picture of every employee’s progress. Today, we’ll…

An effective employee review should be comprised of more than just a quick conversation once or twice a year. It’s more than just asking employees how they feel about the work they’re doing and giving a few pointers. In fact, 82% of HR leaders said that performance management was not…