More and more companies are shifting away from traditional performance management processes and beginning to embrace and encourage ongoing feedback conversations. It’s important to view giving and receiving feedback as a muscle, one that needs to be exercised continually to help employees learn, grow, and succeed. Having open and honest conversations around performance shouldn’t just…
Creating a culture of employee feedback is no longer viewed as just a “nice to have” or something that happens once a year at formal performance reviews — it’s an increasingly important part of year-round performance management and development. Why? Employees are asking for it! Frequent feedback helps employees feel seen and valued, both in…
As more and more companies move away from traditional performance management processes to embrace rating-less reviews and encourage more frequent conversations, they’re finding the change is easier in theory than in practice. At their core, performance management programs are really about supporting employees to elevate their performance in ways that advance the company’s goals and…
Creating a positive employee experience is a strategic priority for leaders in high-performing organizations. According to Gallup, half of any workforce is actively looking for a new job at any given time. This means it’s critical to focus on talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the workplace. The impact of…
It’s that time of year when many managers and leaders are gearing up for performance reviews – and when the idea of giving or receiving anything less than positive feedback can send both participants into a pit of anxiety. While feedback conversations are intended to improve performance, research by Columbia University neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner shows…
When done right, an employee value proposition (EVP) can help decrease turnover, increase commitment from new hires, and inspire loyalty and engagement from all your employees. What is an EVP? The infographic below provides a simple definition and data to support why it’s critical. For more on how to build, live, and sustain a value proposition for…
Performance management is a key driver in achieving business results. When you invest in performance management, you strengthen your company culture, your people – both managers and team members – thrive, and your customer and shareholder satisfaction increase. Here’s how it all fits together:
It’s not surprising that many employees feel lost when starting a new job. It’s perfectly understandable to feel that way when adjusting to a new workplace, new coworkers, new norms — everything new! A thoughtful onboarding program is the key to helping employees through this transitional period as quickly and painlessly as possible. Whether you’re…
1. Got a new team? Host a team kick-off! You’ve recently established a new team — this could be a new department/function, a new project team, or an intact team that you’ve started leading. Whatever the reason for your newly established team, you’ll want to bring people together as soon as you can to help…
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” We love this quote by Ken Blanchard because it sums up perfectly why it’s so critical to build effective, high-performing teams – the outcomes are exponentially better! There are few things more energizing at work than being part of an incredible team – one that…