Our culture of annual reviews, employee performance metrics and staffing decisions is palpable this time of year in animal health companies. This year has challenged every performance monitoring system. Employees may have developed performance issues amid the stress of the current work environment. Delivering proper feedback remotely is challenging for managers accustomed to face-to-face interactions.
Aytekin Tank offer four tips to address performance issues without discouraging workers:
- Begin with tracking down weak points
- Evaluate yourself
- Choose guidance over disapproval
- Create a shared sense of accountability
Source: Fast Company, November 16, 2020. Link.
You can demonstrate your care for an employee’s struggles by both acknowledging their hardship and redoubling efforts to help them succeed.” – Ron Carucci
Also see: Less than 50% of employees think one-on-ones are helpful, HR Dive, November 2, 2020. Link.
Seventy-four percent of managers say one-on-ones with employees are helpful, but less than half of workers agree. . . “
Also see: Working parents need predictability, flexibility, Harvard Business Review, November 11, 2020. (tiered access). Link.
INSIGHTS: It is critical to work to develop a shared sense of commitment and responsibility individually, as a team and as an organization.