Employee performance reviews have become a source of dread for both employees and managers. It involves a lot of effort, paperwork, and time to complete. Managers worry about having difficult ...

Starr Harry, PHR, SHRM-CP, has more than seven years of HR experience in HR functions across several industries. In her current role as a Client Advocate for G&A Partners, she plays an integral role ...

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 ...

A few years ago, it seemed that performance management was on its way out; in fact, a number of prominent companies abandoned their systems. But many organizations (including my firm) have continued ...

A well-structured performance review process is essential for aligning individual development with organizational success. Throughout my career, I’ve found that setting goals, continuous feedback and ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again -- when the groans of managers can be heard over the mere mention of the words, “Annual Performance Reviews.” Many managers see performance appraisals as nothing more ...

Frequent, development-focused check-ins are replacing the annual review — and AI is playing a growing role in making it work, ...

Performance Calibration is a two-step process that includes supervisors who are responsible for conducting the performance evaluations and the reviewer who examines the employee evaluations. The ...

Western Michigan University is committed to providing opportunities for staff to develop on the job and to prepare for possible advancement. We believe this is achieved through a performance ...