The recently issued mandate, “Performance Management for Federal Employees,” requires agencies to “provide a firm benchmark towards which employees must aim their performance.” It’s on point but fails ...

A holistic, well-considered performance management process is key to fostering a motivated, high-performing team. A thoughtfully designed process supports employees’ growth, provides them (and their ...

Set effective employee performance goals using MBO and continuous feedback. Top HR software includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, ...

The June 17 memo from the Office of Personnel Management’s acting Director Charles Ezell, “Performance Management for Federal Employees”, reflects an important development for managing employee ...

In the future of work, performance management will need to adapt in order to keep up with the changing workforce. With so many developments happening, such as the increase in contract and freelance ...

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

Imagine a workplace where everyone takes ownership of their actions, meets deadlines consistently, and holds themselves accountable for delivering quality work. Such an environment fosters trust, ...

If it wasn’t obvious already, effective managers are critical for numerous reasons. First and foremost, they contribute to increased employee satisfaction. Managers who are approachable, supportive ...

Employee engagement has reached its lowest point in over a decade. According to the Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2025 ...

It is common in any organization to focus on leadership at the top and on performance at the front lines. But what happens to those in the middle? While focusing on leadership at the top is important, ...

An ex-Amazon manager said leadership had to rate a certain number of employees as "least effective." He said he defended an employee who senior leaders placed in this category despite performing well.