Performance Management

Elon Musk requires task reporting. Is this a best practice for HR?

Task reporting—which requires employees to submit lists of accomplishments or work—is a misguided attempt at boosting productivity, experts say. Yet, many employees report working fewer hours than expected. What can HR do?

The DOGE approach: Why ‘slash and burn’ doesn’t work

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli says DOGE's efforts to improve federal government efficiency, which include drastically cutting headcount and requiring task reporting, aren't sustainable for the government or the private sector.

This company publishes 360-degree feedback. Is it working?

Using "courageous communication," including through companywide 360-degree feedback, has transformed culture and performance at healthcare data analytics firm Garner Health.

How Sony Music reimagines performance management to drive innovation

Sony Music Entertainment is evolving performance management with continuous feedback that aligns employee goals with strategic objectives, says the company's vice president of people experience for Asia and the Middle East.

How HR can strengthen talent management to improve employee performance 

When employees lack clarity on their role and purpose, it can impede their productivity and employee engagement, says a talent management expert. Here are some solutions for HR to offer supervisors.

Why Synchrony puts employee coaching at the heart of its flexible work model

DJ Casto, CHRO of financial services giant Synchrony, explains why the shift to flexible, hybrid work has required a focus on employee coaching, plus deep culture change.

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