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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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How to discuss promotions and career advancements

Talking about opportunities for career development and promotions shouldn’t be stressful, but for many employees and employers, it can be. As ...

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Employee Development

Developing your employees skills is a win-win for both parties and comes with a range of benefits. Such as an increase in productivity and morale. ...

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Types of Employee Bonuses

Employees are the backbone of every successful company and recognizing their contributions with bonus pay is a great way to reinforce that they are ...

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How to manage employee expenses

Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop worrying about sorting out paper receipts and reimbursing your employee for business expenses and focus on ...

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Building effective career paths for your employees

Career growth is extremely important to employees: workers who see a clear career path are more likely to be engaged and committed to their jobs. ...

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A guide to employee benefits in Canada

Staff benefits can enhance employee wellbeing, attract new talent, and define your company culture. If you dont offer benefits, your employees are ...

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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 organizations across the globe now leverage ...

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The importance of health & safety training in the workplace

Health and safety training in the workplace applies to all businesses. Helping to keep the workforce safe from hazards, preventing accidents and ...

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