The plan to institute a forced or “standardized” distribution of performance ratings upon the federal workforce has survived ...

Performance reviews are a cornerstone of effective team management, offering an opportunity to provide constructive feedback, recognize achievements, and establish goals for the future. Well-crafted ...

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 ...

We asked industry experts to share how their companies handle performance management in a way that aligns with their culture. These real-world examples demonstrate how structured communication, ...

Performance reviews can be stressful for both the employee receiving them and managers executing them. Though a little nerve-racking, it is an opportune time to discuss an employee's successes, ...

As the year wraps up, you might be feeling a bit anxious about your upcoming employee performance reviews. These evaluations can feel unproductive and tedious, and they can even increase employee ...

Performance reviews are vital to keeping productivity metrics and expectations on track. But while nearly all managers agree there's room for improvement, it will take intentional change to address ...

Bruce defends employers in complex employment litigation in federal and state courts in Texas and across the country. He has represented employers in class actions, Fair Labor Standards Act collective ...

Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, ...

There’s probably never been a time when employees (or managers) enjoyed mandatory performance reviews at work. Performance cycles come under criticism for being time-consuming (if you’re a manager), ...