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From Loners to Leaders: NurturingIntroverts in a Digital Age

2 August 2023 by Josh McNicholas

When it comes to our work life, we are often categorized as either extroverts, relishing in the company of others, or introverts, craving solitude and quiet reflection. However, as one respondent noted, “There is a need for the workplace to better cater for introverts, not everyone is an extrovert who shines in the digital world.” … Read more

8 Tips for HR Managers to Conduct Smooth and Stress-Free Performance Reviews

29 March 202329 March 2023 by Josh McNicholas

As an HR manager, conducting performance reviews can be a challenging and stressful task. However, it is an essential part of the job and must be done regularly to ensure that your employees are meeting their targets and progressing in their roles. To make the process easier, we’ve compiled eight tips for HR managers to … Read more

The Role of Performance Management in Succession Planning

15 March 2023 by Josh McNicholas

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of performance management in succession planning has become increasingly vital for organisations seeking to maintain a competitive edge. Succession planning, the process of identifying and developing internal talent for future leadership roles, ensures that organisations have a continuous supply of capable individuals to fill key positions when the … Read more

How to handle difficult conversations in performance evaluations

14 March 2023 by Josh McNicholas

Performance evaluations can be an important tool for employees to receive feedback on their performance and areas for improvement. However, these conversations can sometimes be difficult to handle, especially when addressing sensitive or challenging topics. It is crucial for both the manager and the employee to be able to handle these conversations effectively in order … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Performance Goals That Actually Work

1 March 202328 February 2023 by Josh McNicholas

In today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment, setting effective performance goals is key to achieving professional success. Performance goals not only help employees stay focused and motivated, but they also enable employers to measure progress and evaluate performance. But setting performance goals that actually work can be a daunting task. How do you make sure … Read more

How to Foster a Culture of Appreciation and Recognition in Your Workplace!

24 February 2023 by Josh McNicholas

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive work environment, companies need to focus on creating a culture of appreciation and recognition to retain top talent and keep employees motivated. This type of work environment not only increases productivity, but it also fosters a positive attitude towards work and helps to retain employees in the long term. … Read more

An appraisal process is a powerful business tool

21 February 20236 August 2020 by Robbie Rouse

An appraisal process is a powerful business tool

We are all busy working hard, striving to make our businesses more successful; but here’s why it is beneficial to make time to appraise your employees’ performance. Having a formal appraisal process:

Helps improve your company image.

Allows you to clarify your employee’s role and your expectations of them, ensuring they are aligned with your business objectives and they understand what they contribute to your organisation.

Provides an objective and consistent record of your employee’s performance over time.

Fairly, measures the success of your employees’ performance against each other objectively and consistently.

Highlights employee’s strengths and weaknesses in an objective format. Weaknesses once identified can be coached and trained to help your employees perform better.

Objectively identifies weaker staff who are unable to improve their performance even with training.

Is a way to ensure that all your employees are pulling in the same direction and all working at their best for your organisation.

Allows you to reassess targets, making sure they are realistic and achievable (for instance, if your business has changed due to Covid you may need to increase or decrease a target or KPI). You are also providing a structured process for your employee to raise concerns about their role and your expectations of them.

Enables you to identify and nurture your high performers. An appraisal is a time where you can help them plan their career path with your organisation and advise them on how to achieve promotion, so that you retain their skills.

Provides a formal route to reward success.

Motivates employees to work even harder by making them feel valued. An appraisal is a good opportunity to genuinely praise your employees for their hard work and successes, which can really boost their confidence and performance.

Enhances communication between you and your staff. You are setting aside a time for a 1:1 with your staff where you can focus on what they have to say. This is important for all employees but can especially be beneficial for remote workers.

Helps build relationships with your employees.

Boosts employee engagement and sense of involvement. Who knows what previously unknown skills, talent and desire for progression you could unleash and nurture as a result, strengthening your succession planning process?

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