What's new in performance management? part 1

by Carol Bergeron

Recently I’ve engaged in lots of conversations about where performance management is going. In the spirit of sharing the wealth, this is the first of a multi-part article where I’ll touch on design trends, their importance, practical how to’s and benefits. 

Gone are the days when performance management was a vehicle to measure productivity in people and determine salary increases. Today’s performance management system is also a vehicle to engage people in meaningful ways that result in employees’ sense of belonging, contribution to a greater purpose and realization of career aspirations. Outcomes include increased employee retention, healthier company culture and stellar organizational performance. Performance management today paves the way for highly diverse and motivated employees to bring their whole selves to their work. 

This multi-part article on “What’s new in Performance Management?” reveals design trends, their importance, practical how to’s and benefits!

Trend 1 – More frequent conversations between manager and employee, often called “check-ins”, that move performance management from event based (often annually) to an ongoing conversation focused on continuous improvement.

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