Performance management consists of two parallel processes. The first is the informal, day-to-day management of individuals and teams by their immediate line manager. The second is the formal framework within which the performance of individuals and teams is assessed and improved.
The second annual Work Wise Week takes place in May, and encourages firms to embrace flexible working initiatives. Staff and...
Is occupational rehabilitation effective in reducing the length of long-term sickness absence? New research by Angela Higgins sheds some light on themes raised in this month's Special Report.
I’ve been an HR manager for five years and I’ve always had good reviews. Our HR director is about to...
The biggest staff survey in the world reveals the ups and downs of working life in the NHS.
Central government HR has come under fire once again in the latest round of Whitehall capability reviews.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office,...
Public Sector People Managers’ Association conference, 28-30 March, Hilton Metropole, Brighton The chief executive of adult retailer Ann Summers told...
This award recognises organisations that have adopted a proactive approach to talent management and succession planning.
With career opportunities and...
Mention bullying or harassment in the workplace and thoughts automatically turn to disability, sexual or racial harassment cases. However the...
NHS trusts need to get 20% increases in productivity from their staff, according to the chairman of the Audit Commission. Michael...
Employers are failing to understand the genuine business benefits of diversity, with ‘old school’ attitudes still outweighing genuine understanding of...
Many employers regularly survey staff on how happy they are at work, but a smaller number actually make the link...
Q As an HR manager who’s just started at a large organisation, I’m concerned about a line manager who is...
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has introduced an appraisal toolkit.The guide aims to identify reasons why appraisal...
The Hay Group report highlighting ineffective middle managers (Personnel Today, 6 February) simply reinforces a long-held view of many organisations...
A senior government delegation from Russia has been learning from Westminster Council about how to improve public service performance.
Russia has begun...
