Tools for High-Performing Teams
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Remote Work Is Here to Stay and Here’s How It Will Affect Performance Management
The changes COVID-19 has introduced to the world are immense. One of the most significant is the shift toward remote work. And, while some of the changes the pandemic created will fade over time, remote work is here to stay. That promises some interesting effects for performance management. Is It Really Our Permanent New Normal? […]
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Why Compassion Is One of the Most Valuable Leadership Skills
We hear a lot about resilience in leadership today. We also hear about innovation, courage, and other typical leadership skills. However, not as much attention is paid to compassion, although it should be. In truth, compassion is one of the most essential skills for a leader or manager. Without it, even resilience may not be […]
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Peer Reviews: Critical Tips and Tricks for Managers
Performance reviews have evolved a great deal in the last few years. Once upon a time, annual or twice-annual reviews were the norm. Today, we understand that this is no foundation for success because they fail to offer actionable feedback promptly. They turn punitive and hold an employee’s success hostage to seemingly arbitrary demands for […]
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How to Use Surveys to Get Employee Feedback
Too often, performance management flows downhill. Managers observe employees and then give feedback during one-on-ones to improve performance and change outcomes. However, that one-way flow is detrimental and can create disengagement. Explore how eLeaP®’s Performance Management Platform can simplify evaluations, boost productivity, and drive measurable results. To build an engaged workforce, you must listen to what your […]
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What You Need to Know About Designing a Training Plan
The point of performance management is to help team members transform into their best selves. While coaching and pointers can help, it will sometimes be necessary to take deeper action. To build skills and support improved outcomes, employees will need to be trained. The right training plan is essential to seeing success here. Is Training […]
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3 Tips to Improve Employee Morale
There’s a lot of talk about employee engagement. Equally, we tend to focus on metrics like performance, or motivation, or productivity. However, managers often miss one of the most critical elements – morale. Employee morale is that little something extra that gets employees to work on time and ready to take on the day. It’s […]
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Performance Management Best Practices for SMBs
Too often, the performance management discussion tends to center around larger businesses. That makes sense on a certain level, but the truth is that even the smallest of SMBs can benefit from implementing performance management best practices. What are they, though? While SMBs may have different operating budgets than their larger counterparts, you’ll find that […]
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Unearthing Performance Management Biases That Might Be Crippling Your Success
Chances are good you think that your performance reviews are fair and evenhanded. You feel that they are valuable tools to help spur employee development and growth. And, they can be. However, understand that we are all human and we all suffer from hidden biases. When those biases show up in performance reviews, they can […]
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Critical Missteps to Avoid When You Review Performance of Employees
No matter how open your organization’s structure might be, you still have to review performance. That might not take the form of an annual review – it could be regular check-ins and sit-downs with employees. Regardless of the form it takes, though, you must avoid some critical missteps when you review performance. The right steps […]
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Effective and Meaningful Leadership Evaluation Comments: Creating Leadership In-House
Every organization requires skilled, dedicated leadership. In a best-case scenario, you can build your existing talent and develop leadership in-house. This allows you to achieve numerous mission-critical goals, including improving talent retention, reducing churn, enhancing engagement, and improving employee loyalty. It also allows you to reduce the costs and other challenges in recruiting and onboarding […]
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Employee Evaluation Comments: Giving Intelligible Feedback Your Employees Will Value and Act On
Today, it’s more important than ever before that you leverage your existing talent. Helping your current employees develop, grow, and improve their performance comes with a much lower price tag than onboarding new talent. Regular coaching and feedback are critical to that process, but sometimes the employee evaluation comments you provide are ambiguous, come across […]
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Writing a Clear Job Description: Performance Management Begins with the Basics
When you think about employee performance management, chances are good some specific things come to mind. You probably picture conducting performance reviews, going through check-ins, or getting feedback about an employee from their peers. Those are certainly parts of the process, but the humble job description is perhaps one of the most crucial elements. Explore […]
