Newsletter

I'm excited to be partnering with Megan Trotter to co-write our newsletter. Megan and I work in the same space from different angles, and we're treating this as an experiment in how collaboration can create better thinking. Which feels fitting, given that's exactly the approach we advocate for in HR.

The performance management 'break-fix' loop is a familiar cycle and it's hard to escape - unless you know you're in it.

You might ask what the heck have I been doing for the last 10 years... Bear with me, you might feel the same as I do.

Most HR teams jump straight into finding the "best" tech solution, but there’s a smarter way. What if you started by tackling your team’s actual pain points and see how involving your employees could be the game-changer.

Giving employees access to feedback tools, even with multiple options to give or request, isn't enough to establish a culture of feedback.

If you're in a rut trying to improve employee experience, try solving it at a different level...

Why HR software can fall short, especially as companies and employee needs change in a fast-paced world and finding the answer in an agile mindset.

Boosting employee adoption of performance processes by embedding real-time, relevant help content directly within the workflow.

Unlock the keys to effective performance management by balancing employee participation with organizational goals, while tailoring the process to fit your unique corporate culture.

How the standardisation inherent in many HR Tech solutions can hinder companies from achieving a truly exceptional and tailored employee experience.

In challenging conventional wisdom, one company opts for in-person recognition over digital 'high-fives,' underlining the importance of tailoring HR practices to fit unique organizational cultures.

Choosing the right HR software is a unique challenge for HR leaders, as they must balance the rigid demands of compliance with the need for flexible, employee-friendly systems.

In evolving Crewmojo, we learned that exceptional employee experience and performance stem from customised HR processes designed within each organisation, rather than from rigid, one-size-fits-all software solutions.

The use of AI in employee feedback may seem unauthentic, but experiments have shown promising results.

Have you ever put off visiting a tourist attraction in your own city, thinking you'll get around to it another day? The same can happen with career advancement... Unless we put a deadline on it.

Performance reviews are more than just a process, and the human element introduces many questions that need to be considered.

Organisations that are successful with performance activities either have them deeply ingrained in their culture or have set minimum standards and created accountability for them.

The shortcomings of productised performance solutions and how customisation is key for successful HR Tech implementations.

In the world of employee experience, studies and data can inform high-level best practices, but they often fall short when it comes to the unique culture and ways of working within each organization.

When buying performance management software, document your performance experience and don't let software vendors dictate the process.