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HR Hot Button: Performance Management

Though 2020 certainly accelerated things, it’s not a secret: the business world is changing. The way employers manage employees needs to evolve to keep pace and help employees continue to be successful. You can do this by discovering ways to improve performance management.

It all starts with a new performance management plan

You can rewrite yours to be more comprehensive and flexible with these tips from a leader in Nashville staff augmentation. It helps to focus on the following key points:

  • In what ways and how often will you communicate with employees about their performance?
  • By prioritizing what to focus on, you can help employees effectively tackle one goal after the next.
  • If an employee needs improvement in an area, step in and take action before it’s too late. It’s better to be proactive as soon as you see a potential concern than reactive after it’s already become an issue and disrupted workflow.
  • This is the best way to accommodate all employees needs in today’s constantly shifting workforce. Being able to change your performance review to accommodate different work arrangements, such as full-time work-at-home, will help your performance management plan stay nimble.
  • Employees tend to stay loyal to businesses that invest in them. Just the same, your company is more successful when employees are more successful. Increase value all around by helping your workers develop new skills.

Shift from annual to ongoing

The classic form of review is the annual review. However, that model comes with a few flaws. It’s usually retrospective and happens after the year has already occurred. It lets an employee know how they’ve performed but doesn’t allow for any guidance along the way. Instead, plan to meet with your employees on a regular basis to check-in and see how they’re doing. You’ll be able to let them know what’s working and what needs improvement. This sets everyone up for a positive year full of growth and an even more positive annual review!

Wondering what HR topics are hot right now?

You can read more about this and other HR “hot button” issues by checking out our SlideShare. And if you’re in search of guidance for your staffing mix, check out Wood Personnel. We’ll work with you to understand your staffing goals and find the employees who fit. Contact us today to learn more!

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