Author: Lauren

80% of employees say they’re stressed at work. While this may not come as a surprise to you, it is also not something we should ignore. Stress can lead to dissatisfaction, which whether or not an employer is at fault for, will negatively impact productivity, satisfaction and maybe even retention. According to Globoforce’s 2014 Workforce…

Ah, the peer review. Some leaders swear by it while others fear or loathe the idea of its implementation. A few weeks ago we addressed the struggles of employee peer review practices and how those issues can be resolved, but why exactly should the practice exist in an organization? Why should managers work so hard…

Recognize this slogan from your favorite radio station? Well, it holds true in performance management too. Performance management is a relatively new function of business. Many of today’s most common performance appraisal methods only just started evolving in the past three and a half decades. There has been a lot of trial and error, especially…

Efficiency is something we hear a lot about when helping organizations take their employee reviews online. Our goal is to get the most information collected through a streamlined and electronic process. One thing we often raise in this process is the opportunity to collect information beyond just employee reviews. Three of the most unique and…

Giving feedback to employees can be a rewarding experience. As a manager, you are directly involved with career development that is, in some cases, life-changing. Performance conversations give managers the opportunity to build on their relationships with their teams and strategize the road to future success. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?   Well, of course, but…

Is your organization making full use of Reject Approvals? They can serve a pivotal role in the performance appraisal process. A route for approval is a standard step in many performance review systems. It allows another party, usually a manager a level or two above or a human resources professional, to review the content of…