How to integrate performance feedback into daily work
Annual performance reviews can get a bad reputation in some companies, being seen as the dreaded month where everyone is “graded” and not much else gets done. For many organizations, they’re expensive, time-consuming, and provide little valuable information, while fostering employee dissatisfaction and reducing loyalty. Managers spend an average of 17 hours per employee, per year on traditional performance reviews. That in itself is a huge time cost to the company — without factoring in [...]
Employee motivation: The keys to improve workplace productivity
Employee motivation is a major component of employee engagement as well as one of the most important metrics for a successful business. Motivation directly impacts individual productivity, whether on a single project, professional development, or even onboarding. That’s why many organizations spend millions on employee motivation strategies. Google’s 20% rule is a famous example of that, where employees are expected to spend 20% of their time on their own projects and ideas. This encourages creativity [...]
How to improve your interview process
To hire the right people for your company, you need effective interviewing techniques that provide insight into candidates, highlight their skills and knowledge, and drive candidates’ interest in the company. However, organizations often struggle with the interview process because it’s loosely defined and the people conducting interviews commonly lack the necessary training and know-how to do it well. Hiring has become a multi-step process where candidates must go through several types of interviews, complete screening, [...]