"Sudden" performance management wasn't bullying
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that being placed on two performance improvement plans after receiving "outstanding" work appraisals amounted to bullying. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (560 items)
"Confrontational" manager awarded compensation after workplace friction
A manager who claimed his team members deliberately worked against him has won a compensation appeal, after a tribunal found "workplace friction" fell outside the reasonable administrative action exclusion. » more »
Inquiry shines spotlight on incentive pay, performance management
A royal commission has highlighted some broad issues with the role of performance incentives, and performance management practices, in driving unwanted workplace cultures and behaviour. » more »
"Productivity principles" stamp out team friction
Sudden urgent deadlines and "rampant" email use can give the impression of productivity while actually derailing it, according to an efficiency expert, who says "productivity principles" can move teams from seeming busy to being productive. » more »
The forgotten factor in performance feedback
Employees are three times more likely to rectify underperformance if managers help them identify and overcome their specific obstacles to improvement, according to a neuroleadership expert. » more »
Poor performance management is 'HR's fault'
HR has made some progress in recent years but remains generally to blame for performance management processes failing, according to an experienced practitioner. » more »
Webcast: Giving feedback on poor performance
How do you achieve positive feedback experiences when employees are underperforming? Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for practical guidance on providing feedback, goal setting for peak performance, preparing for the conversation, and more. » more »
Ignorance of health issues made performance dismissal fair
An employer that remained unaware of a worker's health issues while performance managing him has been cleared of unfair dismissal. » more »
2017's top HR stories
Performance management, terminations, social media and leadership were hot topics in HR this year, a review of HR Daily's most-read articles shows. » more »
Performance dismissal was fair; Professionalism lapses in summer; and more
An employee who argued she was "doomed to fail" has lost her unfair dismissal claim. Also in this article, the top complaints managers make about summer workplace behaviour; "fascinating" findings about workaholics' engagement; employees disconnected to purpose and values; and more. » more »
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