January 30, 2023
How to Fire an Employee (and Stay Out of Trouble)
Unlike many European nations, private employers in all states of the U.S. (outside of Montana) are considered “at will.” Employers in an at-will state can terminate an...
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Performance Management
October 20, 2022
What Managers Should Know About Quiet Quitting
The topic of “quiet quitting” has sparked debates about the relationship that employees have with their work and what motivates them to perform at their jobs. The...
September 30, 2022
Lattice Alternatives & Competitors
Managing human resources (HR) operations involves a ton of moving parts, and having performance management software you can rely on is critical. Engaged and productive...
April 7, 2022
Bare Bones HR: What Every Startup Needs
Everything seems to be coming together for your startup: your bootstrapped team is working seamlessly, investors are happy, and marketing efforts are bringing in even more...
December 9, 2021
Using Performance Management Software to Combat Burnout
Approximately 52 percent of employees in the US are currently experiencing burnout, up about 9 percent from pre-COVID levels. As the pandemic carries on and even after,...
October 26, 2021
Building a Strong Executive Team: Characteristics Every Leader Needs
This is part eight of our Building a Strong Executive Team series. To start at the beginning, click here. Joseph Stalin and Abraham Lincoln look like vastly different leade...
June 29, 2021
Building a Strong Executive Team: Creating Consistent Talent...
This is part four of our Building a Strong Executive Team series. To start at the beginning, click here. We've all heard the horror stories associated with bad performance ...
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December 8, 2020
5 Innovative Ways Companies are Using eLearning
eLearning is one way companies are getting more competitive in the marketplace. The workforce is a key part of the success equation. Employees who are experts at their jobs...
July 28, 2020
Templates & Best Practices for Employee Performance Reviews
A couple of jobs ago, I was working for a small startup in the design and printing industry. They knew a lot about design, a lot about manufacturing their product, but not a...
March 28, 2019
Rethinking The Performance Appraisal: 4 Ideas For Improving...
Ah, the dreaded performance appraisal....
December 14, 2017
How to Fight Employee Burnout
We all go through high-stress periods at work. And while that's fairly normal, employee burnout is a specific kind of job stress that can have severe consequences. The Mayo...
November 15, 2017
Employee Bonuses 101: Everything You Need to Know
There is a lot to be aware of when it comes to bonuses. From who receives them, to who signs the check, it's important to establish a standard process that clearly outlines...
November 7, 2017
Handling Promotion Bias with Performance Management Software
Do your employees know what they need to do to move up within your company? Are they confident that management will notice their good work? Do they believe that they'll earn a...
July 27, 2017
How to Use HR Software to Improve Work-Life Integration
Innovative technology has helped make us more efficient in many aspects of our lives. When it comes to HR technology, these efficiencies are not limited to office life. In...
April 25, 2017
The 2017 State of Employee Satisfaction and Loyalty
Every year, it seems, the Gallup polls and business monthlies and human resource blogs sign a secret compact to lament the state of employee affairs. In a way, this becomes a...