4 Performance Management Trends to Watch Out for in 2021

This article on preparing and improving upon your Human Resources Department for the new year was originally published in December 2019. All relevant statistics and content have been updated as of December 2020. As we approach 2021, it may be a good idea to take a moment to examine your HR processes and prepare for the new year ahead. Use what you’ve learned from the year behind you — where did you see success? Where could your department benefit from some increased focus? As you consider your strategy and priorities for next year, think of what you accomplished this year and what you need to make next year even better, more effective, and more productive.

Over the last year, many organizations have shifted to a remote work format. When it comes to managing remote teams, it is vital to ensure your employees stay engaged and transparent with their work. When communication and collaboration become strained within an organization, employees can often feel disconnected from their work and teams. HR Managers need to find creative ways to keep their employees engaged while they navigate this new normal.

This article on annual employee review ratings was originally published in November, 2016. Relevant employee review statistics and associated content were updated November, 2020.   What is an employee rating? Employee review ratings are used in performance management processes to quantitatively address performance. These are easy to administer but can backfire if used as the only indicator or assessment of performance. Traditional annual performance reviews sometimes miss the mark on specific feedback, timeliness, and progress. 45% of HR leaders do not think annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal for employee’s work, and 87% of organizations are unsatisfied with their performance review process.