HR leaders need to internalize that marketing to employees is an ongoing process, not something that stops after onboarding.

According to SHRM data, 83 percent of HR professionals believe upskilling is necessary for employees to stay competitive in an AI-influenced job market. After all, if companies start using AI for ...

Stack ranking Before 2014, Microsoft used a controversial system to evaluate employee performance. Called stack ranking, it forced managers to put employees on a curve and cut the lowest performers.

Summary. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal approach to remedy an employee’s performance gaps, including failures to meet specific job goals or behavior-related concerns.

Workers who were put on performance-improvement plans described how it affected them. One ex-Google employee said he knew he wouldn't be able to ride out the PIP.

To mitigate employee financial stress, address it like any other aspect of an employee’s well-being that affects performance. Invest in the right tools for your unique team.

360 Survey: Offering a holistic evaluation, this employee survey is taken by the concerned employee and their team members, providing a 360-degree appraisal of the individual’s performance.

Re-evaluate performance based on results, not physical presence Many leaders have realized that managing remote workers (especially during the pandemic) requires prioritizing results over presence ...

Why Bosses Should Give Feedback in the Morning When discussing performance with employees, timing is everything By Leigh Thompson Follow June 11, 2025 8:00 pm ET ...

The Dreaded Performance Review Makes a Comeback Many companies suspended reviews during Covid. Now they are paying renewed attention to worker performance—much to the chagrin of some employees ...