Over 90% of managers believe their organization’s performance management process does not correspond to the actual work done by their teams and consequently there is a significant dissatisfaction with annual evaluations! It has been observed that a large proportion of managers who give this feedback are from Project-centric organizations. Project-centric organizations include Professional Services companies, […]
Strategic retention has become more important than ever in today’s competitive job market. Many HR professionals have turned to powerful software solutions to help them stay ahead. With the swiftly evolving nature of artificial intelligence and the push towards cloud-based platforms, technologists would argue that HR software is becoming a necessity. That being said, the […]
Selecting a suitable HR software vendor can be a challenging and overwhelming task. While making the right choice of the HR solution, keep functionality, usability, operational effectiveness and return on investment in mind. Besides time and cost saving, ensure that you pick a software that aligns with your objectives and adds significant value to your […]
The case study is about a leading technology company with a global hub of more than 1 million developers. The company specializes in innovation management & technical recruitment solutions and supports its worldwide clientele to fast-track their growth. THE CHALLENGE The company had challenges in evaluating employee performance and distributing Variable Pay fairly to the […]
I was at the recently concluded HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas and with 100s of HR Tech vendors, all the leading consultants and senior HR practitioners, it was quite an event. On speaking with a number of vendors and viewing product demos, I was pleasantly overwhelmed with the features and depth and breadth of […]
The post contains a case study of one the largest financial service providers dealing primarily in remittances, foreign exchange and bill payment solutions. The company has a large support staff of more than 2,200 employees spread across 800 offices in 31 countries to provide end-to-end financial services to worldwide customer base. The company faced challenges […]
Traditional Performance Management approach is broken! Experts believe that old school performance management approach is inaccurate and unfair, as it limits managers and HR to a time-consuming review process and does not yield clear improvements in organizational or individual performance. It has been more about measuring employee performance to meet ranking purposes, rather than focusing […]
Human Resources industry has evolved greatly when it comes to technology and trends. The role of HR has been transformed from merely managing employee data to a strategic partner in business decision making. This transformation has brought a set of new challenges and solutions for the industry leaders and technology innovators. Each year, HR Conclave […]
According to a Harvard Business Review study, only 15% of the company’s workforce are difference makers. That means, roughly only 1 out of 7 employees is a real player! Well, the “Star” employee is not the subject matter here, it’s the remaining six! Companies face various issues when it comes to overall company efficiency, and […]
About the Company This case study is about a company, that provides comprehensive, integrated solutions based on deep understanding of science, the market, and key business challenges that its clients face. The company deploys agile, cross-functional project teams that are responsive to client needs. Their experienced team of experts use proprietary strategic frameworks to help […]
Here’s a list of top 10 HR and Recruitment blogs that you may like to follow in 2018. Stay tuned to know latest news and trends in HR. HR Bartender Founded and run by Sharlyn Lauby, this blog focuses on topics that relate to the workplace, not just human resources. Some of the most popular […]
Banking and Finance System is the backbone of human civilization. 100% of human population interacts with banks on a nearly daily basis. Banks and Financial Institutions have witnessed a lot of economic turmoil in the past and continue to experience so. Last decade experienced several heavyweights of the industry stumble and collapse without much warning. […]
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries. To offer quality care to patients, a large pool of well-trained, dedicated medical professionals and cost saving clinical procedures are required. Besides employing doctors, nurses, medical residents and interns, healthcare sector also has support staff – people involved in front desk to back end transactional operations. Undoubtedly, […]
Today, when online shopping has become a prevalent trend, retailers try hard to defeat cut-throat competition and retain customers. Performance of retail employees play a significant role in improving operational efficiency, building customer loyalty and boosting profits. Expectations for better services and excellent customer experience are escalating with each passing day. Offering great shopping experience […]
Setting employee goals in a transparent manner and continuous measurement of employee achievements is critical to business success. While a lot of effort is put into setting goals and documenting them, the need to track real-time progress of goals and measure performance often remains underestimated. This results in loss of productivity, disengaged teams, and under-utilization […]
Performance Appraisals are conducted to evaluate employee performance, identify skill development needs and recognize valuable contribution of the top performers. Using a standard rating criterion in performance evaluation ensures fairness in the process. Impact of Rating Patterns of Managers in Performance Appraisals During performance reviews, every manager uniquely evaluates and scores employees on multiple performance […]
By 2020, millennials will form the largest part of the entire U.S. workforce. Reports say that millennials constantly change their jobs, if they don’t feel valued or find no career growth at their current workplace. To meet their expectations, companies are trying to figure out ways to engage and retain millennial talent. Out of many […]
Are performance reviews making any difference in your workforce productivity? Is it even effective in optimizing an employee’s performance? Not sure? You’re not alone! Ideally, performance review is a systematic process to evaluate and document performance of an employee. If an appraisal process is designed and implemented carefully, it can help managers and HR to […]
CFOs estimate that ineffective performance management processes result into thirty percent loss of company’s performance potential. And only 8% of organizations drive high value from these processes. In Brandon Hall Group’s 2016 Performance Management study, 72% of organizations found their performance management process to be “some – what effective” or “not at all effective”. [Source] […]
Gallup, through their research found that only 31.5% of U.S. employees and 13% worldwide are actively engaged in their jobs. Lack of engagement and low productivity cost up to $550 billion every year to the employers. People are an important asset to an organization and managers can get the best out of these people by […]
