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Competency-Based Performance Management: A Complete Guide

4 days ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

Imagine two employees, both of whom are hitting their targets. However, one is coaching her teammates and thinking strategically, while the other is coasting. Under many performance systems, they’d both get the same score. Competency-based performance management offers a fairer solution. By shifting focus from tasks to behaviors, it helps managers give clearer feedback, and helps HR support real development.
Employee Benefits in Germany: What Global Employers Need to Know in 2025

5 days ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Kim Behnke

Expanding your business into Germany is an exciting opportunity, but understanding employee benefits in Germany is a new responsibility you can't overlook. Germany is renowned for its progressive approach to employee welfare, offering standards that often surpass those of countries like the Netherlands or Sweden. German employees enjoy robust health insurance, generous parental leave, and ample vacation time, reflecting societal values that prioritize work-life balance.
Talk HR to Me: Recognition, Boundaries, and Skill Development

1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Welcome to Talk HR to Me, a People Managing People advice column with Alana Fallis, VP, Head of People at Quantum Metric. Every two weeks, Alana digs into your pressing HR questions and provides advice that helps you navigate the stickiest of situations.
16 Types Of Performance Appraisal And How To Use Them

2 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

The type of performance appraisal you use can shape everything from employee engagement to leadership development to how confident managers feel about making compensation decisions. It’s not just about having a process in place, it’s about choosing one that actually supports the outcomes you care about (bonus if you can also make sure your performance management software can support the system you design). Over the years, I’ve worked with organizations that swear by a simple top-down review.
How Tone-Deaf Leadership Is Undermining Hybrid Work (And What to Do About It)

2 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Brian Elliott |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Brian Elliott: The big shift that leaders have to make in their organizations both make flexibility work and to get the leverage they want out of generative AI tools is move away from those visual cues and into outcomes management. What are the goals we've got for our organization? What are our top three priorities? How are we gonna measure success?
What Is An AOR? A Complete Guide

2 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

Key takeaways: An Agent of Record (AOR) is an individual or company authorized to manage insurance policies, employee benefits, or related services on your behalf. Businesses use AORs to simplify coverage management, advocate during claims, assess risks, and ensure ongoing compliance with insurance regulations. Choosing and managing insurance policies is a time-consuming, detail-heavy process.
21 Top HR Influencers to Follow in 2025

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Kim Behnke

David Rice is Executive Editor at People Managing People. He’s spent the last five years covering the seismic shifts in HR—from the rise of remote work during the pandemic to the evolving role of AI in the workplace. His reporting and editorial leadership are rooted in lived experience: managing teams, navigating corporate culture, and building content strategy in high-stakes environments.
Corporate Astrology or Secret Weapon? Why Top Recruiters Still Swear By Personality Tests

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

So you're interested in personality tests? I have a question for you before you read anything else on this page. Are you using the right one? That can be tough to answer, but if you're not happy with the results you've been getting, you may not be using the right assessment. With that in mind, we've created a different kind of assessment, one that looks at what you're seeking in a new hire and matches you to the assessment that best examines those traits or skills.
Employee Benefits in Japan: What Global Employers Need to Know in 2025

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Kim Behnke

Expanding into Japan is an exciting opportunity, but it brings new responsibilities and challenges, including managing employee benefits for your future Japanese employees. Japanese employment benefits are heavily influenced by cultural expectations and societal norms, with Japanese companies striving to foster employee loyalty and valuing long-term employment. As a result, benefits packages in Japan stand out even among countries known for generous benefits coverage, like Sweden and Denmark.
The Truth About Remote Work: It's Not the Distance, It's the Design

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Key Takeaways Remote Work Reality Check: Engagement challenges in remote work stem from outdated leadership models and onboarding practices. Leaders must adapt strategies to meet the unique demands of remote teams. Design Matters for Engagement: Engaging remote teams isn't just tech; it's about thoughtful design in leadership and organizational practices that foster connection and collaboration.