We live in an age of data. But having powerful tools to gather employee feedback doesn't mean you’ll get powerful results. It’s challenging for executives to turn that feedback into substantive action. New research from Ethan Burris, professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, sheds light on how to weed thr ... Show More
Nov 3
The Topics We Avoid at Work—and How to Start Talking About Them
Money, politics, family responsibilities, age, ambition, and fear: Some of the topics that matter most to employees are the ones they feel least comfortable discussing at work. But avoiding these conversations can erode trust, undermine psychological safety, and leave leaders mak ... Show More
30m 40s
Nov 2024
What works—and doesn’t—in performance management
New research reveals what employees find fair, what motivates them to perform, and where many organizations go wrong when it comes to feedback, compensation, and annual ratings and reviews. On this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, talent experts Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle s ... Show More
21m 24s
Aug 2024
Top 5 Recognition Program Fails You're Probably Making Right Now
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Jeff Cates, CEO of Achievers, a leading employee engagement platform. </p><p>Jeff delves into the transformative power of recognition in the workplace, exploring how organizations can drive culture change through frequen ... Show More
57m 18s
Apr 2023
Jathan Janove on Why Performance Reviews Need to Change
Employees want to know both how they're doing on the job, and their chances for promotion, but workers report feeling uninspired and underwhelmed by their most recent performance review. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with former employment law attorney, ... Show More
19m 8s