Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

There are a few workplace topics that consistently bring out strong feelings, and performance reviews is at the top of that list. While most people would agree that it’s a good thing to have a tool to ...

Imagine a performance review that’s not a stressful hurdle, but a springboard for growth. A conversation, not a checklist, that unlocks potential and fuels ambition. Believe it or not, this isn’t a ...

Performance reviews have long been a staple in the corporate world, but are they really serving their intended purpose? Keeping in mind workplace dynamics and employee expectations, traditional ...

As more employers adopt artificial intelligence tools as part of the everyday workflow, AI also is creeping into a key part of employees’ lives: performance reviews. Companies that have adopted the ...

Most small business owners discover the limits of traditional performance reviews when their teams grow beyond 10 or 15 people. A manager’s perspective tells only part of the story, and employees who ...

A positive corporate culture is built on a foundation of trust. To enjoy the long-lasting benefits of a positive culture, a team must trust its leadership. For that to occur, leadership must first ...

A performance appraisal is one of the most important but feared milestones of every employee’s career. The number of reviews that people receive varies by organization—anywhere from monthly to ...

To say managers and employees often approach performance reviews with mixed feelings would be doing a disservice to mixed feelings. While necessary, they’re rarely enjoyable for either party. At its ...

Bruce defends employers in complex employment litigation in federal and state courts in Texas and across the country. He has represented employers in class actions, Fair Labor Standards Act collective ...