With workforces still operating remotely—and many companies staying remote throughout 2021—performance management will likely be a key area of improvement for teams to focus on. How can employers use performance management tools like 1-to-1 meetings to strengthen team performance in 2021?
Performance management is an ongoing process of communication between an employer and an employee to assess employee performance compared to company goals and set additional goals for the upcoming year.
Employee performance reviews tend to focus on the employee expectations of merit increase and bonuses, as well as clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback, and reviewing areas for performance improvement.
Employee performance conversations have a huge impact on how satisfied, motivated, and productive their employees are. If avoided, you are risking the potential for decreased employee morale, the credibility of management, decreased retention, and your organization’s overall effectiveness.
With shifts towards more decentralized workforces and remote operations in 2021, managers and supervisors will look for ways to improve their communication and performance management with direct reports.
By implementing weekly 1-to-1 meetings, managers can offer constructive coaching, stay updated on an employee’s performance, and cover compliance concerns on a regular basis. Weekly 1-to-1 meetings are especially important for connecting with your teams and gaining insight into the wellbeing of your employees if your company is still working remotely.
There are a number of ways to conduct performance reviews and appraisals, but one-to-one meetings are one of the best performance management tools for organizations. Teams that prioritize 1-to-1 meetings between managers and their employees establish a consistent and reliable channel for mission-critical information to get to the right places (both upward and downward on the organizational chart).
Here’s how to implement one-to-one meetings: