Experts warn against "unintentionally egalitarian" teams
Most employers are "unintentionally egalitarian" in deploying their top talent, but top-performing companies take a very different approach, according to two business strategists. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (530 items)
Abolishing performance reviews pays off for multinational
Some four years after abandoning its "soul-crushing" and "antiquated" performance review process, Adobe hasn't looked back and is sharing its own method of employee appraisal with other employers. » more »
Capability is about performance, not L&D
Reframing learning and development as a performance issue has been "gold" in helping an employer improve its workforce's capability, according to a senior HR leader. » more »
Discrimination news; Performance management trends; Difficult employees; and more
A tribunal has found that employees' offensive racial comments were not direct discrimination. Meanwhile, ambitious performance goals make workers anxious; five performance management trends have emerged this year; and four steps make it easier to manage difficult employees. » more »
Success defined by how, not who, at Google
How a team works together matters more to its success than who is on the team, Google's Asia-Pac diversity and inclusion manager says. » more »
Three HR tech trends to watch out for in 2017
The performance management revolution, "explosion" of people analytics and new talent acquisition landscape are three areas set to be significantly disrupted by HR technology next year, Josh Bersin says. » more »
Failure to deal with "simple matter" made dismissal unfair
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a manager for failing to deal with the "simple matter" of issuing warnings, finding an employee's dismissal for poor performance was unfair. » more »
Employer rewards workers who 'just effing do it'
An employer that views its culture as a competitive advantage has mixed some unconventional elements into its recognition scheme, including an award for employees who 'Just Effing Do It', according to its culture and experience vice-president. » more »
'Coach to the positive' to improve performance
Performance coaching should focus far more on employees' strengths and goals than past failings, a neuroleadership expert warns. » more »
Replace career ladders with mobile, flexible paths
Shifting their attention from filling roles to "positioning people" will help HR professionals foster the agility their organisations need, says a generational expert. » more »
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