Welcome to the Primalogik Blog
Stay up to date on current HR and workplace trends by signing up for our newsletter.
Most Recent
Why Managers Use Continuous Performance Management Software
Continuous performance management software saves managers time by eliminating the need to reconstruct months of performance history before every review. If you manage a team, you...
Editor’s Choice
360 Reviews: The Ultimate Guide (Free Template)
Considering launching a 360 review process—or upgrading your current one? This can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to. We’re about to take an in-depth look at the 360 review…
Most Popular
Performance Review Phrases: 100 Helpful Examples
Strong performance review phrases are an integral part of performance reviews. These types of reviews provide a chance for an in-depth conversation about …
Top Posts
The New Employee Autonomy: Results First
We have entered the era of results-oriented freedom, where the most successful organizations have replaced traditional oversight with a Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE). This...
5 Ways Transparent Feedback Makes for a Better Workplace
Transparent feedback is the backbone of a high-trust workplace culture. When information flows freely and honestly, it removes the guesswork that often leads to anxiety and...
Designing Great Team Goals: Benefits, Key Steps, and Examples
Shared goals unite people, turning them from a group of individuals into a strong and efficient team. So, building a strong team begins with setting great team...
Employee Performance Goals: A Guide to Setting Effective Employee Goals
Setting clear performance goals for employees is more than just a bureaucratic exercise; it's a powerful strategy that can drive success at every level of an organization. From...
Top 8 Employee Review Software Tools for Technology Companies
In any tech organization—from a startup to a large engineering firm—the effective management and development of talent is key to rapid growth and consistent innovation. Employee...
5 Steps to Building a Feedback Culture
When a workplace is a safe place to give and receive professional feedback, everyone benefits. Leaders grow stronger, productivity rises, and all employees become better at their...
How to Create the Perfect Employee Evaluation
Creating the perfect employee evaluation means taking many things into consideration, including how all participants are feeling about the process. In fact, you’ve probably...
How to Do a Team Performance Assessment
Evaluating how well your team performs is key to making good decisions for improving productivity and collaboration. A team performance assessment will help you identify...
Performance Review Questions: 88 Great Examples
Good performance review questions are at the heart of the employee review process. With the right performance review questions, you can engage in a constructive dialogue...
Employee Performance Review Template: Complete Guide
A performance review template is the key to an effective employee evaluation. With valuable input on employee performance, managers can decide how to best utilize each employee’s...
Top 8 Performance Management Software Suites used in Canada
For any organisation, effectively managing and developing talent is key to effective growth and consistent performance. Choosing the right performance management platform is a...
6 Topics to Discuss in Every Performance Review
An insightful, well-planned performance review can play a vital role in encouraging employee development. When done properly, it can also foster growth, engagement, and...
Rethinking Return-to-Office Mandates: Focus on Results, Not Presence
Return-to-office mandates have become a recurring theme in news headlines in recent months. Today, many companies in North America are requiring employees to return to the office...
Guide to Conducting Effective Performance Reviews in Healthcare
In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of healthcare, the success of any team hinges on the skills, dedication, and collaborative spirit of its members. While performance...
Data-Driven Talent Retention: Measuring and Improving Your Efforts to Retain Top Talent
In today's competitive talent market, simply hoping your best employees will stay is no longer a viable strategy. Today’s job market is an employee’s market, and to keep up with...
Quarterly Performance Review: The Definitive Guide
Just 14% of employees believe their performance reviews catalyze improvement. One-third of the time, they do more harm than good, says Gallup. This signifies a real need to...
Anonymous Feedback or Confidential Feedback: Choose the Right Employee Feedback for 360° Reviews
360 degree feedback is highly valuable as one element of effective employee performance evaluations. Although this far-reaching feedback offers a variety of advantages, some of...
Manager Goals: The Complete Guide for SMEs
Just like any other employee, every manager should have personal goals. Having strong goals enhances performance by keeping managers focused on what they want to...
Mid-Year Review: The Definitive Guide (Free Template)
Today, it’s a common practice to hold a mid-year review in addition to a year-end review. For hybrid and remote teams, this is especially important since managers may have less...
Supervisor Evaluation: A Complete Guide from A to Z
In a typical performance evaluation, the manager reviews the employee. But in a supervisor evaluation, the opposite takes place. A supervisor evaluation by employees shows...
85 Questions for Effective One-on-Ones
One-on-one meetings are a key component of performance management. Holding them regularly—ideally, once a week, or at least once every two weeks—is key to helping...
360 Degree Feedback: Tips and Best Practices
Interested in conducting 360 reviews but not sure where to begin? The 360 review is a great tool for gaining feedback about employee performance. We’re going to share valuable...
Aligning Pay with Performance: A Guide to Effective Compensation Management
Compensation management is the foundation for fair, consistent, and competitive employee pay. By aligning compensation with performance and job value, HR leaders can foster...
10 Ideas for Improving Remote Employee Engagement
Remote employee engagement is a critical factor for productivity, retention, and overall business success. With hybrid roles on the rise and remote positions high above...
How to Improve Employee Goal Alignment for Organizational and Individual Success
Companies need to align goals at every level if they want to achieve high results and consistently progress. This means every employee needs to be on the same page, with their...
The Definitive Guide to 90-Day Performance Reviews (with Examples)
Many companies today are adopting longer onboarding processes that span three months. By doing so, they can provide the ongoing support that new hires need. 90-day performance...
Launching a Peer Mentoring Program: 6 Steps to Success
Mentoring programs can dramatically influence personal growth. But often, organizations focus on traditional mentorships between leaders and employees while missing the benefits...
OKR Examples and Best Practices: A Complete Guide
Looking for good OKR examples? Want to find out how to actually set them for your team? You are not alone. Figuring out how to set and track OKRs is a common concern for managers...
Employee Assessment: A Complete Guide to Best Practices (Free Template)
An employee assessment systematically evaluates an individual's performance over a defined period. It’s a way to assess someone’s achievements by comparing them against...
How Talent Acquisition Specialists Fuel Long-Term Success
Smart hiring is not just about filling seats—it’s about shaping the future of an organization. Increasingly, companies are relying on talent acquisition specialists to guide...
The Pros and Cons of 360 Degree Reviews
The 360 feedback process is a multi-faceted approach that offers a comprehensive look at an employee's performance. Done correctly, it can foster better communication, offer...
The Compressed Workweek: Pros, Cons, and Success Strategies
The demand for flexible work arrangements has been rising over the past several years. The compressed workweek has become one popular option, as it essentially offers an extra...
Looking for a Specific Topic?
FREE EBOOK
Essential Performance Management Solutions for Today’s HR
Learn about the solutions that will help you accurately measure employee progress and provide the support that will bring them closer to their goals.
FREE EBOOK
Essential Performance Management Solutions for Today’s HR
Learn about the solutions that will help you accurately measure employee progress and provide the support that will bring them closer to their goals.