Gen-Z employees, born after 1996, will compose a third of the workforce by the end of the decade. Nevertheless, the 13% of Gen-Z employees who are already integrated into the workforce do not respond ...

Did you know that companies with strong performance management practices experience a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% boost in productivity? It’s true! However, many companies have moved ...

A holistic, well-considered performance management process is key to fostering a motivated, high-performing team. A thoughtfully designed process supports employees’ growth, provides them (and their ...

The June 17 memo from the Office of Personnel Management’s acting Director Charles Ezell, “Performance Management for Federal Employees”, reflects an important development for managing employee ...

Imagine a workplace where everyone takes ownership of their actions, meets deadlines consistently, and holds themselves accountable for delivering quality work. Such an environment fosters trust, ...

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...

The recently issued mandate, “Performance Management for Federal Employees,” requires agencies to “provide a firm benchmark towards which employees must aim their performance.” It’s on point but fails ...

“I shouldn’t have to tell people how to do their jobs!” is a familiar battle cry of beleaguered managers and supervisors. After all, employees are extensively interviewed and vetted to ensure they ...