Performance appraisals are both one of the most crucial parts of a successful business, and one of the most ignored. On the one hand, optimistic HR experts … Read more

Performance appraisals are both one of the most crucial parts of a successful business, and one of the most ignored. On the one hand, optimistic HR experts … Read more
Here at Vulcan — the umbrella company for a host of signature entities owned by the late Paul Allen — we have a hashtag we like to use: #OnlyAtVulcan. We … Read more
As humans our core values define and shape us and serve as internal beacons to guide our actions and behaviors. It is the same for any organization’s … Read more
The great paradox of success is that as enterprises get bigger and more established, they have a natural tendency to lose the very entrepreneurial edge … Read more
Everyone loves high performers — hot shots who deliver exceptional work on a regular basis are unique. However, there’s a problem I frequently observe … Read more
Sometimes saying that you are “disappointed” is a very powerful statement. Several years ago, I watched a hospital president speak with … Read more
Think your office workers are satisfied with the level of performance feedback they receive? Think again. New data suggests that if you’re still … Read more
HR departments across nearly all industries are constantly trying to improve systems and processes to help increase employee engagement, recruit and retain … Read more
You may not like getting feedback, but you can’t deny its importance. Receiving robust feedback – even when it’s negative in nature – is a key driver … Read more
Every business and staff member go through tough times that might lead to distractions, a drop in motivation or a change in priorities. The only certainty … Read more
What’s better than a performance review? If you said a poke in the eye, you’d be right there with the vast majority of workers. Kris McGuigan … Read more
The relationship between increased employee engagement and a company’s revenues are strong. Multiple studies, including research from Gallup, have found … Read more
Traditional methods of managing performance aren’t working anymore. Companies are moving away from traditional performance management tools, like … Read more
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
Ongoing performance check-ins are shaping the future of talent management. Held weekly between managers and their direct reports, these brief meetings – … Read more
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
In past years, annual performance reviews were deemed necessary to ensure fair labor practices and standardizing pay and performance. However, in recent … Read more
“Culture is everything people do.” — Unknown There are over 58,000 results when you Google “cultural alignment.” I will save you the reading time and … Read more
Few people like hearing bad news about themselves. Getting a tough performance review or being called out for a mistake challenges our status and triggers … Read more
Here’s a disruptive thought: “What if getting results and appraising people based on getting results are not the same? What if focusing on … Read more