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Employee Performance

A collection of 78 issues

8 tips for tackling challenging conversations surrounding performance

Leading conversations about lackluster performance isn’t easy. However, as a manager, it’s your job to call attention to subpar performance to help employees get back on track and reengage with their work. If you’ve been delaying a difficult performance discussion, here are eight tactics you can emp

How to properly train a new employee

Good training doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of careful preparation and a well-developed supervisory system.

How to manage a remote worker experiencing performance problems

Smart managers do not hesitate to address an underperforming worker. They know that rectifying the situation quickly is in the company’s best interest. This mindset holds true regardless of where the employee performs the role. Effective leaders realize, however, that root causes and possible soluti

Cut turnover by training managers to give better performance feedback

When managers give lousy performance feedback, employees are much more likely to quit, according to new research by Textio, an artificial intelligence software firm that specializes in hiring and retention solutions.

Tactics for improving engagement to keep top performers on your team

As it becomes more difficult to find new candidates for hire, recognizing and revitalizing your current team should be priority number one. And it all starts with you.

Use performance logs to simplify employee reviews

Managing remote employees: 4 tips to make it work

Managing teleworkers can be challenging at times, especially if supervisors are also working remotely. However, it can be done. Here are some practical tips for making remote work productive.

Debunking 7 productivity myths and unlocking efficiency

There is a short list of things for which nearly everyone strives. When you put that list in terms of our work, success and career, productivity is one of those desirable outcomes. When something is both important and desirable, you would think we would have a clear picture of it. Instead, there are

Making performance reviews as painless as possible

Follow these guidelines to deliver effective and efficient performance reviews.

How to keep new employees productive & engaged

When employees quit shortly after being hired, the departure is a gut punch to productivity and adds unnecessary costs. Plus, it can send unsettling shock waves to employees. Managers set the foundation for good employee relationships during the hiring process and in those first weeks on the job. He