Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Positive but unclear feedback leaves employees unsure of how to improve and, ultimately, unfulfilled. Performance reviews shouldn’t ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Chalmers Brown Every ...

Workplace stress is a normal occurrence and, in moderation, it can actually be a good thing. People who feel a healthy amount of stress experience a boost in energy and may be motivated to push ...

Once or twice a year, there's a deliverable that presents a challenge to both managers and their employees: performance reviews. While many companies conduct annual reviews, some are adopting a more ...

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 ...

Companies are always looking for ways to boost employee performance and financial success. One widely used strategy centers around improving employee engagement. The belief is that nurturing engaged, ...

Management consulting firm McKinsey argues, “Effective performance management systems [are] designed to help people get better in their work, and they offer clarity in career development and ...

The June 17 memo from the Office of Personnel Management’s acting Director Charles Ezell, “Performance Management for Federal Employees”, reflects an important development for managing employee ...

Goals and dreams have crucial differences. Dreams are wishes and fantasies; for example, many of us long to be rich, famous, more successful, happier and healthier. In contrast, goals put your dreams ...

Creating an effective performance management and merit program is a key component in helping support, develop, and retain our talented employees. The final performance evaluation meeting is an ...