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DoD strips job protections from civilian employees, directs managers to fire with ‘speed and conviction’

"They're stripping due process significantly and making it easier for arbitrary terminations, similar to private sector ...

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon ordered managers to fire underperforming civilian workers with "speed and conviction" under new guidelines that ...

Pentagon removes key protections for civilian workers, moves to fire with ‘speed and conviction’

The Pentagon has pulled key protections for its civilian personnel, directing managers to move with “speed and conviction” to ...

Defense Department takes steps to fire civilian employees with 'speed and conviction'

A day before the federal government shut down this month, a senior Pentagon official signed a memo that could make it easier ...
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Conducting Employee Performance Reviews

No federal law requires employers to conduct employee performance reviews, but many employers do so at least annually. Performance reviews can benefit employers and employees by improving: Work ...

Organizations can achieve greater productivity and employee engagement with improved performance management, new research finds

In addition to AI, more than half of organizations (54%) have incorporated skills into their performance management process. Among this group the most common uses include the areas of learning, ...

Why employee surveys should be a key component of your 2026 HR budget

WorkTango reports that investing in employee surveys is crucial for 2026 HR budgets to enhance engagement, productivity, and ...
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With employee performance, it’s better to prevent than to intervene | Studer

Yes, it is important to address performance issues and put people on an improvement plan. It is even better to set clear expectations from the beginning.

Think A Stellar Performance Review Will Get You Promoted? It’s Too Little, Too Late.

Top performers assume a glowing review guarantees advancement. But most miss the hidden promotion window. Here’s how to stay ...
Boise State University

Register for employee workshops on new performance evaluation system

Additional demonstrations, open houses and training sessions will be scheduled throughout the performance evaluation season.

Nearly 90% of BCG employees are using AI — and it's reshaping how they're evaluated

"There's no box on our forms that says 'Are you using AI?' but it is an expectation," Alicia Pittman, BCG's global people ...
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Under-Performing Pregnant or Disabled Employees: Balancing Performance Management with the ADA, FMLA, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Performance conversations can quickly become legal minefields when an employee is pregnant, has a disability, or has requested protected leave. Too often, well-meaning employers delay intervention, ...