Performance reviews are a crucial part of any organization’s growth and success. They provide an opportunity to assess employee performance, set goals, and offer constructive feedback. However, not all conversations during performance reviews are easy or comfortable. In fact, some can be downright difficult. As an HR leader, you guide these challenging conversations with empathy…
If you’re a business owner or manager, you know just how important it is to have an effective performance evaluation system. But did you know that standardizing and performance review calibration can significantly enhance accuracy and fairness? It’s critical if your organization wants to get the performance appraisal cycle right. At Trakstar, our performance management…
Remote work isn’t going anywhere, even as there is a push to return to the office. Whether remote, hybrid, or a mixture of the two, most companies will now have a least a portion of their workforce remote. While this offers many benefits, such as flexibility and increased productivity, it presents a unique challenge: how…
Having a career development conversation with your employees is essential to investing in them and making them feel seen. After all, most people want to do better and be better in their jobs – it’s why performance management and career counseling are so important! This discussion can keep employees motivated, engaged, and invested in their…
What is the right cadence for performance reviews? Quarterly performance reviews? Mid-year reviews? Annual reviews only Does it really matter? (Spoiler alert: yes) We have some suggestions if you need help deciding when to conduct performance reviews for your employees. Our performance review software has changed how Human Resources professionals, managers, and employees view the…
Rater fatigue can be a significant problem when conducting effective performance evaluations. Why? Managers and people leaders provide feedback regularly, and it can sometimes feel like they need to be more communicative. At the same time, employees may need more real-time feedback – it’s a tricky line to walk. If you know this problem all…