Category Archives: Performance Review

Managing Performance in the 21st Century

Katherine JonesSeptember 30, 2015 Performance management continues to be a foundational element of an organization’s talent management efforts. Generally, its purpose is to support and improve an employee’s performance – not just assess it—and represents all of the processes that managers may use to effectively lead, manage, develop, reward and assess employees.[1] Or at least … Continue reading Managing Performance in the 21st Century

10 Performance Review Tips You’re Probably Neglecting [Infographic]

Jacob ShriarSeptember 25, 2015 Most people don’t like annual performance reviews. Managers hate doing them and employees hate getting them. Yet, they’re still widely used. There are still many mistakes made in the performance review process. Here are some tips you can use to make sure they’re great. Come Prepared To The Review There’s nothing … Continue reading 10 Performance Review Tips You’re Probably Neglecting [Infographic]

When Coaching isn’t Enough: Difficult Performance Management

Chris ArringdaleSeptember 25, 2015 Poor performance from one or more of your team members is toxic. Whether their time is spent texting or wasting time at the water cooler, that behavior is highly contagious. Unfortunately for some, this attitude towards work and conduct in the office isn’t always easily solved through coaching and mentoring sessions. … Continue reading When Coaching isn’t Enough: Difficult Performance Management

Everybody’s Dropping Performance Management. What Now?

Gal RimonSeptember 7, 2015 Recent surveys show that traditional approaches to performance management – the process of annual rankings and reviews are not achieving their goals. Higher performance or increased employee engagement don’t happen as a result of Performance Reviews. The opposite may even be the case. Even Accenture, one of the largest global companies, … Continue reading Everybody’s Dropping Performance Management. What Now?

3 Things to Know Before Eliminating Performance Evaluations

Chris CancialosiSeptember 6, 2015 The HR scene has been up in arms recently as several large firms; including Deloitte, Accenture and GE have made the decision to eliminate their traditional performance evaluation processes. But before you go storming the gates of your CEO’s office with torches and pitchforks demanding that your organization follow in their … Continue reading 3 Things to Know Before Eliminating Performance Evaluations

Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More

Julie KantorAugust 11, 2015 In my business, we consult with many interesting organizations—ranging from well-known, publically-traded companies to professional service firms, non-profits, and media giants. There are many lines of inquiry thrown around during a consulting session. Consider these: How do we evaluate performance properly? How do we handle an underperforming employee? How do we … Continue reading Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More

5 Steps to Stellar Year-End Reviews (Even After This Mid-Year Review Moment!)

Deidre PaknadJuly 15, 2015 It’s mid-year review time and if you’re like many people, you haven’t thought about goals in 5.5 months. Not a great moment for manager or team member, but it’s a common one. Mid-year reviews are a painful reminder of how far apart work and goals can drift and how little traditional … Continue reading 5 Steps to Stellar Year-End Reviews (Even After This Mid-Year Review Moment!)

Should We Reassess The Annual Review?

Liz KislikJuly 11, 2015 If you can’t draw a direct line from performance appraisal to performance improvement, then, seriously, what’s the point? Yet in many organizations, the definitions, criteria, and explanations for the annual review aren’t specifically pertinent to many jobs — and even if they’re clear, they don’t necessarily improve performance. Why spend so … Continue reading Should We Reassess The Annual Review?

12 Ways to Improve Performance Reviews That Actually Change

Margaret JacobyJune 16, 2015 Performance reviews raise anxiety for both the manager and employee. (Tweet this.) Here’s a bit of good news—it doesn’t have to be that gut-wrenching. With careful preparation and planning, performance reviews can be productive, morale boosting, and rewarding. To ensure that the performance review is as effective as possible, it is … Continue reading 12 Ways to Improve Performance Reviews That Actually Change