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There’s a common misconception that subtly lies within the psyche of employees, that all one can do when feedback is offered during the appraisal discussion is to say ‘thank you’  However, that is far from being the truth! There is no hard and fast rule that you have to agree with the feedback received. Step […]

There’s a lot of buzz going around Big Data, but the question is,  can Big Data really help to enhance business performance? Leading organisations are utilising Big Data is to manage their employees better, as it helps them to understand the true needs of their employees. People analytics can depend on metrics for identifying high […]

One of the common challenges for all businesses these days is employee retention. A recent survey conducted by Australian Human Resources Institute revealed the average level of employee turnover amounted to around 16%. This percentage is indeed quite high, and more than two-thirds of the respondents of the survey were of the opinion that a turnover […]

The mark of a great leader lies not just in managing employees but also ensuring that their employees feel engaged, motivated, and inspired to do their best. When these principles are being overlooked, it leads to loss of valuable task force, employee disengagement, poor decision-making, and increased anxiety apart from other things. If you fail […]

Food Sets The Tone For The Day Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it often gets overlooked by employees and employers early in the AM. As with most bonuses, it shows appreciation and value to workers, but providing breakfast also escalates productivity by fueling energy levels and reducing food-fetching outside the […]

Goal setting can be likened to lights as they illuminate and guide your path to success, clearly marking the various milestones on your journey. Setting goals entails making the optimum use of your resources and set the trail to the closest milestone with the best chances of reaching there successfully. One of the significant aspects […]

While you are looking for high-potential, high-performing, good work ethic employees who are a good fit for your existing team members, you need to take a holistic approach to knowledge skills & attitude. Knowledge and Skills are certainly an asset, but they can be taught or bought. However, the same cannot be said in terms of an individual’s character & […]

Employee self-evaluation process is an integral part of performance development planning process in every organisation. This process engages and involves the employees of an organisation and closely monitors their performance. The employee self-evaluation process acts as a precursor to the effectiveness of the one on one appraisal discussion between the employee and their manager. It […]

What is OKR? OKR, which stands for objectives key results, describes a management style that connects employee work tasks to overall strategic company goals. The objectives key results approach can include both company objectives and personal goals for career development. Objectives are the goals that your company – or your employees personally – want to […]

Stephen R Covey in his number one bestseller ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ laid down a framework for improving personal effectiveness. This article attempts to summarise the first section of his bestseller with a list of the seven habits that he wrote about. Covey’s Inside Out Approach Stephen Covey during his research while […]

What is Work Ethic? Very simply put, work ethic meaning a system of moral principles. The term is derived from the Greek word ‘ethos’ which indicates custom, habit, character, or disposition. Ethics involves making moral choices, such as determining what is right and wrong, and how to act ethically. However, the concept of ethics is […]

It’s critical to develop a proactive program to retain employees, predict employee flight risk and mitigate the risks of avoidable employee turnover. The right data-collecting and management policies can reduce flight risk and save thousands of dollars on the costs of training new employees. TLNT.com reports that the average cost of replacing an entry-level employee […]

Organisations these days are moving towards the continuous 360-degree mode of feedback instead of the traditional annual performance review process.  This regular, 360-degree approach is incredibly useful as it provides the opportunity to gain inputs from multiple team members, including the individuals that work closest with them or are collaborating on projects. Periodic reviews where you […]

Do you feel your boss is a narcissist? Do they expect you to be on call the entire day? Are they a person who blames everyone else other than themselves for any mistakes? Do they often argue and contradict themselves? Well, if the answer to most of these questions is yes, then it appears you […]

One of your the most rewarding tasks of a manager is to identify & develop the leadership potential in an organisation. In fact, a high-performing, high-potential employee, it is not unlike having a life saver to watch your back. These individuals are known as star performers as they tend to pick up from where you left off. They […]

One of the most useful techniques to help you articulate your organisational strengths and weaknesses, identify opportunities, and assess threats, is SWOT Analysis. SWOT Analysis in a business context will assist you to carve a sustainable niche in the market. In a personal context, it will help you to develop your career in such a […]

Your organisation’s strategic objectives,also known as strategic goals, are the go to statements for what you are trying to achieve. They are the key elements of your strategy serving as building blocks bridging your organisational strategy and metrics framework. A strategic objective indicates a specific goal with a clear outcome and deadline that you wish to […]

Performance management entails a lot more than mere employee performance appraisals.  A well-rounded performance appraisal needs to be a summary of a continuous year-round dialogue. If you focus only on the annual appraisal, it will create misunderstanding and lead to non-appreciation of the advantages of holistic performance management. An effective performance management process facilitates managers […]