Performance management 'pits employees against each other'
Employers remain tied to performance management systems that reward individuals at the cost of building high-performing teams, according to a Gartner expert. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (469 items)
'Administrative action' appeal fails; Which industry has the healthiest executives? and more
An employee whose psychological injury claim helped reform the 'administrative action' test has lost her latest appeal for compensation. Also in this article, industries ranked by executives' health; HR is still too attached to paper records; and more. » more »
"Oppressive" stop-bullying orders rejected; Employee loses "forced" resignation appeal; and more
The Fair Work Commission has dismissed an application by three employees for "oppressive" interim stop-bullying orders. Also in this article, an employee loses her constructive dismissal appeal; an employer wins a dispute over PPL eligibility; and more. » more »
Employer ordered to abandon threatened dismissal
A tribunal has ordered an employer not to sack a whistleblowing manager for at least three months, accepting he could arguably win an unfair dismissal action. » more »
Leader accountability issues undermining team performance
When employees are failing to perform at required levels, the problem often lies with the accountability of their managers, says a team performance expert. » more »
Performance ratings reflect managers, not employees
Performance ratings reveal far more about managers than they do the employees who are the subject of the appraisal, a global leadership expert says. Also in this article, GE's former CEO warns on 'old' company transformations. » more »
Employer defends dismissal claim despite 'risky' PIP process
A manager who argued her employer's cut-throat performance and disciplinary processes forced her to resign has lost her unfair dismissal claim, despite the Fair Work Commission's reservations about the regime. » more »
Employees welcome shift to "hands-off" performance management
Shifting from an ineffective and unpopular performance management system to simple and regular check-ins has improved an employer's engagement and collaboration, its people and culture manager says. » more »
HR cast aside "proper role" in performance management
An employer has been ordered to pay $9,500 in compensation to an employee who was dismissed because its HR department "jumped to conclusions". » more »
How mental toughness improves performance
Leaders who use the four constructs of mental toughness to design and achieve their goals will be better placed to sustain high performance, an executive coach says. » more »
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