The Hiblog

The productivity puzzle: How to navigate hybrid work

While remote work is labeled the scapegoat for low productivity, the data says the opposite.

Top 12 employee performance metrics to track

As HR professionals know, employee performance metrics are more than just simple numbers on a screen.

The importance of learning and performance management

Continuous performance management combined with ongoing L&D is an incredibly effective way to engage and retain talent while meeting the organization’s needs.

Inspirational candidate interview feedback examples

Interview feedback is integral to the recruitment process, but figuring out phrasing can get tricky. This article offers candidate interview feedback examples that HR professionals can use for inspiration.

4 nifty employee performance review email templates

Here are several different emails that can be used for various parts of the performance review process. Adjust them as necessary to make them relevant to your organization and its procedures. What’s important here is that you maintain a constant flow of clear communication so that all parties involved are in the know throughout the entire performance review process.

5 performance management best practices

In this article, we’ll share five performance management best practices that will help your organization successfully engage and manage employees to benefit the individual and the company.

How to incorporate Bob's performance rating in your next review cycle

There are many tools available for managing performance, and companies should choose those that best fit their culture and business goals. Ultimately, the process should be a positive one for all involved, empowering employees, driving productivity, and encouraging growth.

17 performance review questions you should be asking

An effective performance review is invaluable for HR professionals, managers, and employees to align expectations, set goals, and improve performance. One of the most important things to do to get the most out of a performance review is to prepare properly. This involves, in part, drafting and reviewing a list of performance review questions to help guide the conversation and identify important topics to cover. In this article, we’ll offer some questions you can use to maximize the effectiveness of your next round of performance reviews.

It’s time to fall into Fall: tips for motivating your people this season

Employee motivation is a key driver for HR leaders and managers alike. Motivation in the workplace can be a challenge at any time of the year, but this phenomenon is especially present during the Fall season as the Winter blues and cold weather start slowly creeping up. With summer over and another COVID winter upon us, motivation can be hard to come by. One surefire way to drive productivity this autumn is through an employee motivation questionnaire or survey. There are plenty of free staff motivation questionnaire templates and resources…

How goal-setting in Bob empowers employees to succeed

When we set ourselves a goal, both in our personal and professional lives, we actively plan to achieve something. The more seriously we take the goal, and the more planning involved, the more likely we will follow it to completion. In psychology, goal-setting is an essential tool for self-motivation and achievement. Goal-setting is also associated with higher levels of self-confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

How to use performance mapping as part of your performance management program

The 9-box model is effective for identifying high performers. But getting a clear picture of each employee’s strengths and potential requires digging a little deeper. Take a look at performance mapping done right.