“Human resources will not let you fire anyone around here.” That is a statement I have heard over the years. It is also a statement I made at one time. It’s not that HR will not let anyone get let go.

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 ...

Köken Ergun, “Young Turks” (2016), interviews (all images courtesy of Protocinema and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art) MOSCOW — The story of international schools in Turkey occupies a place in two ...

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 ...

Creating an effective performance management program is a key component in helping support, develop, and retain our talented employees. The final performance evaluation meeting is an opportunity for ...

The midpoint of the performance cycle, 1/15-4/30 At least one coaching Session per performance cycle is MANDATORY for all Classified employees. It is time to start conducting coaching sessions with ...