There is a common adage that the federal government should work like the private sector, but that viewpoint doesn’t always hold true because the government’s mission is to serve the public, which is ...

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...

I read an article on performance improvement plans (PIPs). It got me thinking about how companies can better approach employee performance. When a person in a workplace is not achieving outcomes, they ...

Dealing with a difficult employee requires a balanced approach that prioritizes both individual and team well-being. The first step is to identify the root cause of the behavior. Is it a lack of ...

In HR and talent management, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) have long been the standard approach to addressing performance issues. Ostensibly designed to help employees improve, PIPs often serve ...

Traditional annual performance reviews have become increasingly ineffective in today’s fast-paced work environment, failing to provide the timely feedback and development support that modern employees ...

A Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”) is a long-standing HR tool for managing underperforming employees. Employers often use a PIP to document deficiencies and outline specific goals the ...

Microsoft has outlined new policies that could make it easier to fire underperforming employees. An email from Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s Chief People Officer, outlines new policies regarding ...

Written by Rachael Steimnitz, NAMI-NYC's Director of Workplace Mental Health, and Alayna Auerbach, NAMI-NYC's Manager of Workplace Mental Health We’ve all been in a meeting with a colleague who is ...