This post is about performance management, why and how it is broken, and how to fix it.

Performance and accountability are critical elements to a positive employee experience.

Core values should be one of the most powerful tools a company has. They’re the beliefs and behaviors that guide how you hire, lead, make decisions, and hold people accountable. In a healthy culture, values act as a compass, shaping everything from strategy to everyday interactions. But here’s the honest truth: Most organizations either don’t have core values… or they aren’t using them. As an HR Consultant, I often walk into companies where the values are framed on a wall, bu

Are We in a Workplace Culture Crisis? If you work in HR or leadership, you don’t need data to tell you something feels “off” right now. You’re living it. Hearing it. Trying to fix it. Culture has always been important—but lately, it feels like something is off. So… are we in a workplace culture crisis? In my opinion, yes. And I don’t say that lightly. Let’s break down what’s going on—and what leaders can do about it. Why Culture Feels So Turbulent Right Now The last 5 years h

Sound familiar? Mary Manager and HR Hank are discussing Debbie Deadlinemisser: Mary Manager:  “Every time a project is due, Debbie shows...

We’ve all seen it. A toxic employee who goes unchecked. A high performer who’s quietly disengaging. A team that’s operating more like a...

In last week’s post , we explored the importance of getting the right people on the bus—bringing the right talent into your organization....

I strongly feel that the three biggest people problems are the results of three things that can be summed up in an ABC acronym. A –...

In my experience, accountability (or lack of) is one of the biggest problems in most workplaces. According to a Harvard Business Review...

Would you like to have less drama and more accountability on your team? This strategy can help! Team Ground Rules These are guidelines...

If you are still doing the more traditional, annual review, you may want to rethink your approach. The Problem with Traditional...