Productivity / Performance

Counseling, all by itself, isn’t an adverse action

07/14/2018

Do you use some form of counseling or peer review to help employees improve their performance? If so, make sure it isn’t tied directly to punishment such as demotion or termination.

Outrage about news could be hurting the bottom line

07/10/2018

Controversial news, such as the recent uproar over immigration policy, could cost employers $832.5 million for every 19.2 minutes workers spend discussing and reading about it at work, according to calculations by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Entrepreneurial spirit: How managers can inspire their youngest employees to think like leaders

06/22/2018

Here are some simple ways you can inspire employees to embrace their roles and think more like leaders regardless of their level of experience or responsibilities.

How to shift from managing performance to developing it

05/25/2018

In the current workforce—where talent is in shorter supply, and the nature of work has undergone significant changes—organizations must focus on developing people, rather than rating them. This requires a shift to performance development.

Patience and good records beat frivolous lawsuits

05/22/2018

Some poor performers don’t view their problems the same way supervisors do. They often fight back with frivolous lawsuits. Be prepared for those legal salvos by constantly maintaining documentation of employee performance.

Past good reviews may sink ADA/FMLA defense

05/22/2018

When an employee who has received excellent reviews asks for a disability accommodation, firing her for poor performance is bound to backfire.

Helping women rise: Supporting women through sponsorship, allies and mentors

05/18/2018

If you’re afraid your female employees aren’t ready for the challenges ahead of them, here are some things that you can do right now to close that gap.

5 signs employees are ready to bolt

05/17/2018

People rarely leave their jobs unannounced. They may not use words, but in one way or another, they typically signal their intention to leave. Watch for these key indicators—and then be ready to sit down with the employee to discuss future work plans.

Willingness to go above & beyond hits all-time low

05/01/2018

Employee performance and effort are now at the lowest levels seen since 2010, according to surveys conducted by the Gartner business research firm.

Snapshot: Give yourself a break!

04/24/2018

Taking a break from work every 90 minutes produces measurable gains.