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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A leader's capacity to convey an inspirational vision is linked to their team's ability to innovate, but many HR managers don't consider "vision statements" important, new research shows. » more »
Managers who take a future-focused approach to performance management perceive the process to be much more effective than those who believe it is simply a diagnostic exercise, according to recent Gartner research. » more »
Less than a third of HR leaders strongly agree that senior executives prioritise human capital risks currently facing their organisations, according to Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2019 report. » more »
Employers' performance management and disciplinary processes are being more heavily scrutinised, with a lawyer stressing HR has a crucial role in ensuring leaders follow established procedures. » more »
Confusion abounds about the role formal warnings play during performance improvement processes, but a lawyer has shared best practice tips on when, and how, to warn employees about underperformance. » more »
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