Performance reviews have long been a staple of employee evaluation in companies. But now, the traditional annual or semi-annual performance appraisal is gaining a view as needing an update. A mix of both traditional and more regular catch-ups and check-ins is now becoming more widely used.  Read More

Let's talk Performance Management. Agile Performance Management that is. As technology enables the transformation of business, Performance Management is an aspect of HR and company process that needs to undergo a significant evolution. In the context of Performance Management, combining the best elements of the traditional approach with newer methods like crowdsourcing and social feedback create a much more agile and fully rounded process, enabling better results and higher levels of productivity. In the Agile context, the two most important features are a development focus and regular check-ins. It’s critical to realise that these two important features are part of a wider group of improvements in the area of Performance Management. This shift from the older, more traditional style of Performance Management recognises that:

1. A more skilled and capable workforce can perform at a higher level.
2. Just like on an elite sporting team, regular feedback, communication and coaching is needed to create high levels of performance.

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