High performers are rare but powerful. They represent just 5% – 30% percent of the workforce, yet their contribution far outweighs their numbers (SHRM). The stakes are high: in complex roles, top performers can be up to 400% more productive than their peers (McKinsey). When even one leaves, organizations don’t just lose an employee, they […]
When Lisa, an HR Director at a mid-sized tech firm, reviewed her company’s annual performance evaluations last year, something struck her. One of her top-performing engineers, Raj, had received only an average rating. The problem wasn’t his work – it was that, when it came time for reviews, no one could remember the specifics of […]
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. […]
