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.
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...
All health professionals will be required to prove their fitness to practice every five years, under landmark new proposals. The...
Oh ye of little faith. After a punishing time Down Under, the England cricket team finally came good – just...
This issue, our regular reviewer Stephanie Sparrow reports on an age discrimination training package, a guide to talent management, and a coaching toolkit.
Home Office ministers and officials have formed an unprecedented agreement to “exude pace and passion” as they work to improve...
An integrated IT system frees up more time for HR professionals to focus on strategic business issues and show the...
HR is ramping up its role in large companies while transforming the way it delivers its services to organisations, according...
The crisis of confidence in UK management has deepened after it emerged that an overwhelming majority of bosses are afraid...
