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Performance goals vs. performance objectives: what’s the difference?
If you’ve ever used “performance goals” and “performance objectives” interchangeably, don’t worry—you’re not alone. These terms often get mixed up, ...
Read more about Performance goals vs. performance objectives: what’s the difference?Examples of employee performance objectives
As an employer or business owner, you know that setting clear performance objectives is vital for your team’s success. But figuring out what those ...
Read more about Examples of employee performance objectivesHow using a staff holiday planner can prevent burnout
Burnout can be a major cause of staff absences, as well as a range of other emotional symptoms and behavioural changes at work. While burnout is the ...
Read more about How using a staff holiday planner can prevent burnoutUnderstanding the concept of performance objectives
Let’s talk about performance objectives. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around in performance management meetings or sprinkled into quarterly ...
Read more about Understanding the concept of performance objectivesUnderstanding the different types of flexible working arrangements
Flexible working arrangements have become a cornerstone of modern workplaces. They offer employees more control over when, where, and how they work, ...
Read more about Understanding the different types of flexible working arrangementsWhat are flexible working hours and how to manage them effectively
The workplace is evolving, and with it comes a shift in how we define “working hours.” Long gone are the days when the 9-to-5 was the only way to get ...
Read more about What are flexible working hours and how to manage them effectivelyTime management: Essential tips for busy business owners
Running a business is a constant balancing act. And for busy business owners, time is often your most precious resource. From managing employees and ...
Read more about Time management: Essential tips for busy business ownersWhat is flexible working? Key advice for employers
Flexible working is a term that’s become central to conversations about the modern workplace, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what do ...
Read more about What is flexible working? Key advice for employersPerformance Development Plans (PDPs)
Performance development plans, also known as personal development plans, are one such tool managers can use to implement change and improve the ...
Read more about Performance Development Plans (PDPs)Employee annual leave
Annual leave is a legal entitlement for everyone classed as a worker in Ireland. It provides the opportunity for valuable time away from work, ...
Read more about Employee annual leaveHow to conduct employee appraisals
Employee appraisals are a significant element of the performance management process. Providing a formal meeting structure to review and discuss an ...
Read more about How to conduct employee appraisalsWhat is an HR management?
In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency is everything. Managing human resources—a function that deals with recruiting, payroll, employee ...
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