The tremendous responsibility for performance management rests with the human resources department yet an effective system benefits the entire organization and its clients. The definition of ...

Performance appraisals are one component of a performance management system for employers to ensure employees are meeting the company's expectations. They are measuring tools that supervisors and ...

Explore the top performance management trends for 2026, including AI, continuous feedback, hybrid work and employee ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again -- when the groans of managers can be heard over the mere mention of the words, “Annual Performance Reviews.” Many managers see performance appraisals as nothing more ...

There is nothing like looking through the annals of days gone past to see if the organizational issues of yesteryear have become any better in today's world. Although somewhat masochistic, I enjoy ...

The new Department of Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program is about performance and results. Working in an organization where employees know what is expected, where there is a shared ...

Talent Development is implementing a new, enhanced staff performance appraisal process - powered by Workday! The new process isn't just about efficiency; it's about building a more effective, ...

Those of you who read my articles know I attend a number of conferences on human resources and talent development each year. I also review the literature both hard copy and on line. When I attend ...

Performance appraisals shouldn’t be closed-door meetings in which you lay out your employees’ faults. Conducted properly, appraisals can actually help build better relationships with your staff ...

As we settle into the new year, one meeting often weighs heavily on the minds of employees: the performance appraisal review. For some, it’s a time of validation and recognition, while for others, it ...

A top federal court has affirmed that federal agencies do not need to negotiate with the unions that represent their workforces over changes to performance evaluations, ending a fight that has been ...

The feeling is mutual. Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com We know the perils of performance appraisal almost instinctively. Parodies of the process are common – think UK comedy series, The Office ...