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How HR can help middle managers support employee development

Managers should be performance enablers, not performance managers.

Mikaela Cohen
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Managers

Modernizing performance reviews for retention, inclusion

Former DE&I executive Sandra Quince said a more intentional, but less formal, approach to performance management is preferable.

Aman Kidwai
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Managers

How Kraft Heinz boosted manager support and training

Kraft Heinz CPO Melissa Werneck realized a huge need to train managers on coaching—here’s where she began.

Aman Kidwai
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Managers

Performance improvement plans should not be seen as a pre-firing formality

When handled properly, PIPs can help employees thrive.

Kristen Parisi
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Managers

Want to give better feedback to workers? Do reviews more than once a year

“Year-end” feedback is entrenched in US corporate culture, but recent studies show workers are open to more regular feedback.

Susanna Vogel

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