Understanding 9-Box Reporting for Performance Management
Employee reviews need to accurately judge an employee’s recent performance as well as future potential. An easy framework for combining these two critical metrics and sorting employees into categories is a simple 9-box grid. Some judgment calls involve a lot of potential for bias and subjectivity, but clearly defined metrics can make assessments more fair. […]
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Tips for Setting, Measuring, and Tracking Employee Goals
Vague goals, like New Year’s resolutions, are easily forgotten. A resolution to “get healthy” might not last a week while you debate investing in a gym membership. Likewise, employee goals need even more detailed structure than fitness goals, including measuring and tracking progress. How can companies ensure employee goals are not only appropriately set, but […]
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7 Must-Haves for Successful Employee Review Process
Your company’s employee review process says a lot about your company culture. Reviews aren’t just a designated time to tell workers how to improve their performance. Rather, the employee review process has the potential to improve employee engagement and overall company culture. It is easy for the employee review process to veer off-course: With HR […]
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Cheers from Peers: The Importance of Employee Recognition and Kudos
Employee recognition and appreciation can make a big difference in motivating workers. Managers and employers tend to assume that salary, benefits, and work-life balance are the biggest reasons for good workers to quit. However, a majority of employees report that “not feeling valued by their organization” is a top-three reason for leaving a job. In […]
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