For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), driving employee engagement and improving performance is crucial for long-term success. One underutilized strategy is incorporating skip-level meetings into your performance management cycles. These meetings, where employees meet with leaders two or more levels above them, offer unique insights, foster transparency, and can significantly boost employee engagement and performance. […]
It’s that time of year again—when the leaves turn, the air gets chilly, and spooky tales emerge from the shadows. But there’s something even scarier lurking in the halls of many companies: performance management mistakes that can haunt organizations all year long! If your performance management process is causing more tricks than treats, beware of […]
Managing employee compensation planning can feel like a never-ending cycle of stress, especially when you’re relying on outdated tools like spreadsheets. Despite the rise of more sophisticated HR technology, many companies still use Excel for salary decisions and pay-for-performance management. It’s a familiar pain point, but continuing to use spreadsheets is costing HR teams time, […]
In a world where you can access everything at the click of a button, it’s surprising to learn that upwards of 58% of companies are still relying on outdated methods like paper or spreadsheets to track performance. This reliance on manual processes not only consumes valuable time and resources but also hampers the ability to […]
Many great leaders have been trained to avoid being the ‘M’ word: micromanager. The truth is the best leaders don’t avoid micromanaging at all. This management style can be used to great advantage in the right situations. The key is knowing how and when to apply it, and that’s what we will explore today. We […]
