Creating OKRs (Objective key result areas) or Result Areas is a crucial part of using AssessTEAM to manage employee performance, yet a few of you have been seeking some more clarity on how to deploy our built-in, Result Areas, in your business. Getting started couldn’t be easier; look under the ‘management’ heading in the control bar and click ‘Result areas’….
Instant availability of software functionality is crucial in today’s business world. Having the right enabling or productivity-enhancing software at the right time can give your company the edge. Expansion capability is almost as important as existing functionality when choosing software – as it enables to the software to quickly adapt to a changing business environment – enhancing its value. As…
Zoho People is one of the leading cloud-based, generalist, HR software systems. As a user of Zoho People, you’ll know that what’s great about it is its ability to seamlessly integrate with its own proprietary apps like Zoho Recruit and Zoho Time, to expand its functionality. However, what Zoho doesn’t offer on a proprietary basis is a stand-alone app for…
Bridge the gap between employee performance and profitability. Traditional performance management processes do exactly what they say on the tin: they evaluate and rate staff performance, usually using a symbolic rating system, e.g. 1-5. However, they tend to be dangerously disconnected from the commercial process of a business. Because, how do we know whether a 5 star-rated worker is actually…
When we read about performance management we are usually hearing about the process of taking employees from good to great. But, every team will, at some point, have a team member who has fallen off the track, and who is under-performing. Here, the immediate priority is not going from good to great, but simply getting the employee back to an…
Most employers opt to hire new employees on a probation period, which typically lasts for 3 to 6 months after the new hire’s start date. During this probation period, the new hire is required to prove beyond doubt their job competency. If they meet performance expectations during this probation period they are hired, if not, they face dismissal. It is…
If you’ve been running with the same performance appraisal process for a few years now and have not made changes, chances are it might need fine tuning. As a result of changing practices and a changing business, what was right 5 years ago may not be right now. Here are 3 signs that your appraisal process is broken and may…
AssessTEAM includes 3000+ KPIs categorized in 900+ job titles. New KPIs are being added every day and companies across the world use the system to effectively evaluate their employees. Employee evaluation templates are the foundation of the AssessTEAM system. These templates help you get evaluations executed in days rather than months. You can schedule automatic reminders to go out weekly,…
As a small business leader or team manager, you should be aware that many myths about appraisals still persist. These myths can hold you and your team back, which is why it is vital that these myths are quickly debunked. Here are 3 top myths about appraisals and the reality. Myth 1: Performance appraisals should occur once a year. Reality:…
Is your business keen on building a strong performance management culture, yet struggling to get staff and managers engaged in the appraisal process? If this is the case, then this is a frustrating situation to be in. But the good news is that there are several simple steps you can take to boost the uptake of your appraisals in your…