To begin, there is no reason not to document performance. From safeguarding the brand and the company, to workforce development and planning, documenting performance is vital to the success and safety ...

Supervisors must be comfortable handling employee performance and conduct issues in a way that protects the interests of the company and provides options for employee improvement. In addition, ...

“Human resources will not let you fire anyone around here.” That is a statement I have heard over the years. It is also a statement I made at one time. It’s not that HR will not let anyone get let go.

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...

When employees perform poorly, it can affect everything from the company's bottom line to office morale. Therefore, it's important for managers to promptly address poor employee performance and ...

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), retaliation claims continue to be the most frequently filed charges of discrimination at the federal agency by far. According to ...

Just how stressful are typical performance reviews? In one large study, about a third of workers said a review led them to feel anger or resentment at their manager or to look at other jobs. One in ...