Avr 1, 2021 | performance management
While 91% of companies conduct formal performance reviews, some prominent companies like Adobe, Deloitte, and Accenture have radically restructured or eliminated them altogether. They’ve opted for a more informal system of regular check-ins rather than an annual...
Mar 4, 2021 | performance management, Talent Management & Recognition
A probationary review is a conversation between the manager and a new hire about the employee’s progress in the new role. Managers typically hold it at the 90-day mark. At this point, employees have hopefully become adept at handling their responsibilities and...
Nov 26, 2020 | performance management
The year 2020 has been filled with unprecedented transitions. Many companies are faced with the task of handling performance reviews remotely for the first time. The need for social distancing will prevent many managers from holding in-person reviews with their...
Oct 1, 2020 | performance management, professional development
New managers commonly make a number of mistakes, many of which stem from lack of training as a leader. As they work to fill this advanced role, they may be guided by inaccurate perceptions of what a manager should do. They may also suffer from low self-confidence that...
Sep 17, 2020 | performance management
Measuring employees’ productivity can feel much more difficult when managing them virtually. In fact, employees themselves may find monitoring their own progress toward their goals more challenging. Often, they feel disconnected from the team and lose sight of the...
Sep 3, 2020 | employee engagement, performance management
No HR team wants to deal with turnover. Your employees are your greatest investment, and when they leave, it can affect the whole team’s ability to function smoothly. Employee turnover can have serious impacts on a company in terms of both time and money—so every HR...