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A woman writes on sticky notes on a whiteboard, outlining employee goals and objectives in a collaborative workspace.

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, ...

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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 ...

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How 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 ...

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Business team members deliberating on strategy and performance objectives to enhance their business plan.

Understanding 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 ...

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Female employee wearing headphones and using a laptop while holding a cat, illustrating flexible working arrangements at home.

Understanding 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, ...

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What 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 ...

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Time 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 ...

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What 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 ...

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Performance 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 ...

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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, ...

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How 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 ...

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Female owner of a bicycle repair shop using an HR app on phone in her shop.

What 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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