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The review stage of the performance management cycle

You’ve set goals and objectives, kept an eye on progress and provided development support—now it’s time for the review stage of the performance ...

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The develop stage of the performance management cycle

Within the performance management cycle, the develop stage is where the magic happens. It’s all about employee growth, skill enhancement, and ...

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Can an employee take annual leave in their notice period?

When an employee begins working their notice period, they may look to take some time off from work to create a gap between finishing their current ...

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Unlimited annual leave allowances

While the traditional practice of offering contractual or statutory annual leave, works for so many businesses—giving your employees the freedom and ...

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The monitor stage of the performance management cycle

Following the plan stage, where objectives are set, within the performance management cycle, comes the monitor stage—a crucial step for tracking ...

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The plan stage of the performance management cycle

The performance management cycle is an essential framework that helps businesses enhance productivity, drive employee engagement, and achieve ...

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What is HR technology?

The realms of Human Resources and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined as businesses and organisations across the globe now leverage ...

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What is performance management software?

Performance management software has become an essential tool for businesses looking to improve employee performance, streamline workflows, and ...

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Common challenges of setting performance objectives

Setting performance objectives is a critical part of driving success in your business. Done well, it creates a clear path for your team to follow and ...

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What is an HR document management system and why do you need one?

In this day and age, a business might just about survive on an archaic document management system, but it will certainly struggle to thrive in any ...

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Absenteeism Rate

From time to time, employees may miss work due to hundreds of reasons. You should expect your staff to be off for sickness or other causes throughout ...

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Holiday Accrual for UK Employers

In the first year of a person’s employment with your business, a holiday accrual system is used to calculate their entitlement. In this article we ...

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