Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leadership and performance management. When it comes to people practices, the top three metrics all leaders must ...

In today's macro-economic climate, most companies are running lean so they can be extra cautious of their bottom line. Unfortunately, HR departments are often seen as a cost center. However, the ...

To manage employees’ performance as effectively as possible, look to the future. Here are some performance management trends you can implement. The introduction of new human resources (HR) technology, ...

In HR and talent management, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) have long been the standard approach to addressing performance issues. Ostensibly designed to help employees improve, PIPs often serve ...

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, ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Knowing what your employees can and cannot do is an ...

Let a key statistic tell the story: digital business accounts for nearly one-quarter of the world’s economy today, according to Accenture. And that share is expected to keep growing. Most businesses ...

Performance management is the process of creating and maintaining a productive and efficient work environment where employees can fulfill their full potential. It encourages communication between the ...

The annual performance review is probably the most dreaded activity in the workplace, one that has long been satirized in television sitcoms, in our favorite Dilbert cartoons and in YouTube videos.

Although human resource departments don’t generate revenue, HR does manage your organization’s best competitive advantage — its people. It also can track key metrics that provide vital insights to ...