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Variable Pay: A motivation & retention tool
Over the last couple of years, it has become clear that the option of variable incentives did not work very … Read more
Performance Management
High performance companies focus on performance management
We often listen from the successful business leaders that “People are our strength”. Recently I read the book “The High … Read more
Who is responsible for Attrition
HR Heads are worried about employees leaving their organizations. Not only is it costly to lose trained employees but their … Read more
Case Study: Performance Management System for Educational Institutions
As the need for talented workforce is growing worldwide, so is the need for faculty & staff with requisite skills … Read more
Post-recession challenges of talent management
After nearly a year, the news on recession is taking a U-turn as analysts are officially reporting that the recession … Read more
Employee termination or firing – HR’s role is critical!
Termination or firing employees is an unpopular but mandatory process. All businesses, big or small may, at some time, fire … Read more
Importance of HR Data for a CEO
I used to believe that employee data were useful for HR departments only since it was responsible for employee development … Read more
Empxtrack Implementation for a Not-for-Profit: Benefits
“Empxtrack is truly a customer oriented system that was able to work within our time and budget expectations. The new … Read more
Performance Appraisal Scores can be DECEPTIVE
The one positive thing recession has done for organizations is shifting the focus to what really matters when analyzing employee … Read more
Normalization of Employee Performance Review Scores
Rating Patterns of Managers in a Performance Review During a performance review, managers have a tendency to rate differently – … Read more
Competency Evaluation : A Case Study
Abstract Developing employees holistically entails proper observation of their workplace behaviors by the respective managers. Mapping these observations on the … Read more
Implementing a Comprehensive Performance Appraisal System for India’s Leading Retail Chain : A Case Study
“Empxtrack team worked within a tight schedule to meet our appraisal cycle requirements. Empxtrack is easy to use and offered … Read more
Smart Goals : A Performance Multiplier
Abstract Accountability in employees is vital to the growth of an organization. This paper illustrates, with the help of a … Read more
The Ray of Hope in Recession for Human Resources
While reading an article in Jon’s Carnival of HR,”Carnevale delle Risorse Umane: 18 February 2009” I realized how seriously the … Read more
How to Ensure Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal?
(Updated 2021) Employee performance review is traditionally done in a formal, top-down manner, which reduces it’s effectiveness. Employees are reviewed … Read more
Raising Bar for Performance: Case Study
About the Case Study Benefits of Web 2.0/SaaS-based Performance Management System for Educational Institutions Inside This Case Study » The … Read more
What is a bigger problem: Managing Performance appraisals or writing accurate appraisals?
When organizing a software training workshop for a major Electric Power Distribution Corporation in New Delhi, I asked Vikram Singh, … Read more
Make sure your rewards motivate your employees!
During one of my conversations with the CEO of a start-up, the discussion turned towards Compensation Planning to motivate employees, … Read more
Impact of HR Technology Solution in Retail Management
About the Case Study This case study is about the Human Resources Management challenges faced by a retail organization with … Read more
Top Ten Bad HR Practices
Everybody talks about practicing the best HR practices, which is a good start but pretty useless if bad practices continue … Read more
