In college I studied with a variety of classmates. In a class on American History the textbook posed several questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, the book listed several additional ...

A few years ago, it seemed that performance management was on its way out; in fact, a number of prominent companies abandoned their systems. But many organizations (including my firm) have continued ...

Employee performance reviews have become a source of dread for both employees and managers. It involves a lot of effort, paperwork, and time to complete. Managers worry about having difficult ...

A performance appraisal is an official evaluation of an employee, usually completed by a supervisor or senior-level management. The appraisal process helps the employer determine whether an employee's ...

Starr Harry, PHR, SHRM-CP, has more than seven years of HR experience in HR functions across several industries. In her current role as a Client Advocate for G&A Partners, she plays an integral role ...

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 ...

When the actual performance appraisal meeting occurs on an employee's first anniversary with your company, it's too far down the road to discuss how compensation and performance management are ...

The midpoint of the performance cycle, 1/15-4/30 At least one coaching session per performance cycle is MANDATORY for all Classified employees. To be an effective supervisor, you must engage with your ...

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...