In today's macro-economic climate, most companies are running lean so they can be extra cautious of their bottom line. Unfortunately, HR departments are often seen as a cost center. However, the ...

When people think about how performance measurement might improve a government organization's performance, most immediately think about how metrics can be used as a carrot or a stick to get people to ...

We’ve known for a long time the best ideas in government performance don’t always start in Washington. They come from state capitols, city halls and county offices, places where leaders are solving ...

The June 17 memo from the Office of Personnel Management’s acting Director Charles Ezell, “Performance Management for Federal Employees”, reflects an important development for managing employee ...

DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency is in the headlines this week for its latest performance management tactic: asking federal employees to email 5 bullet points on their accomplishments ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Are you eyeing a promotion within your current organization or ...

Why do we spend millions on performance management systems that everyone—managers, employees, and executives—openly admits are broken? The answer is uncomfortable but simple. We’ve designed these ...

As the end of the year approaches, many workers are steeling themselves for their annual performance review. Performance reviews can be intimidating, but they can also be valuable opportunities to ...