There is no “right” way to conduct a performance evaluation. However, the university and the state have guidelines and suggestions for the evaluation and planning processes. Additionally, you can plan ...

Over the course of the last century, managers and supervisors have been given the arduous task by HR departments to complete those ever-annoying documents called performance reviews. Employees dread ...

This is part one of a two-part series on the evolution of the employee evaluation process. I learned something interesting at a recent NationaLease meeting: Performance appraisals can be traced back ...

For years, business education has centered on leaders having the necessary data to inform decisions. In my early 20s, I worked in the local power industry as an engineer leading teams through various ...

There's not a lot that people like less than getting criticized. For many, it's the least favorite part of their job. In National Research Center surveys, local government employees pan the way their ...

Question: We currently have an informal review process at my company. As we grow, should we consider implementing a more formal review and feedback process? A: For many business owners, the last ...

As the leaves begin to fall and the season changes, it’s a reminder that this challenging, disruptive and unprecedented year is already coming to a close. It also means that leaders will be assessing ...

As new ways of work are evolving, such as the adoption of cross-functional teams, and distributed/virtual work environments, companies need to find new ways to manage employee performance. For nearly ...