The decision to replace annual performance discussions that people dread with better quality and more frequent conversations might be an easy one for employers to make, but achieving genuine change could be much more difficult, according to an expert.
Employers that dismiss the impact of personality on performance are making a big mistake, according to a behavioural strategist who says performance can be radically improved through an awareness of innate behavioural patterns.
It's no secret HR professionals are passionate about people, but what they need to become is passionate about people performance, says an L&D specialist.
It's widely accepted that traditional performance management approaches are failing organisations, causing pain instead of driving engagement and productivity. Watch this webcast to understand which elements of the process you should adjust, evolve, or overhaul completely.
A culture of busyness threatens to engulf HR professionals if they don't learn to simplify things and "strategically quit" certain processes, says leadership specialist Des Penny.
Removing the ratings component from performance reviews will do little to address the common problems HR professionals have with appraisal processes, says a people management expert.
Simple coaching responses to requests and interruptions can save managers time and help employees become more accountable in the process, according to a professional coach.
HR professionals should work with leaders to negate the "filter effect" that stops performance improvement strategies reaching frontline employees, argues a specialist management consultant.
Eliminating performance reviews isn't the only option for organisations that don't feel this process is delivering results, according to an HR leader from a company that has found an alternate route.
In a webinar on 29 October, learn which adjustments to your performance management program are most likely to give your organisation a competitive edge, and how to implement them. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
