The hottest Workplace culture Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Protecting your team from layoffs

It Depends / Nimble Autonomy • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
💼 Business Workplace culture
  1. Focus on what's important for the company. Always align your team's work with company priorities to stay relevant.
  2. Make sure your top performers get recognized. Highlight their achievements to boost visibility and keep your team strong.
  3. Don't hesitate to let go of low performers. It benefits both the team and the individual, and helps to maintain a positive environment.

Delivering Performance Reviews

It Depends / Nimble Autonomy • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Workplace culture
  1. Performance reviews are crucial conversations in a person's career, so it's important to deliver them effectively. The way feedback is given can deeply affect how the employee feels and reacts.
  2. Prepare for the review by having all relevant data and allowing the employee time to read their review beforehand. This helps reduce stress and makes the conversation more meaningful.
  3. After the review, follow up with a note summarizing key points and agreed-upon growth plans. Regular check-ins can help maintain focus on goals and improvements.