HR cheat sheet: how to help every manager drive engagement

Conduct effective performance reviews to engage employees
Make every 1:1 conversation productive and meaningful
Learn how HR leaders can support talent retention

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Why it matters

Only 23% of employees globally say they are engaged at work, and talent loss is a significant cost to businesses. Regular and effective 1:1 meetings are an effective way to engage, develop and retain your staff. Overcoming challenges associated with traditional performance reviews can help save time on busywork and boost motivation.

23%

of employees globally say they are engaged at work, leaving the vast majority disengaged

Gallup

70%

of leaders highlight setting clear goals and objectives as a priority for performance management

People Development Report

89%

of managers say regular 1:1s have a positive impact on performance

Steven Rogelberg

Creating a consistent performance process

Regular performance development reviews and one-to-ones between managers and employees have a positive impact on performance and talent retention, yet only 14% of employees strongly agree their performance reviews inspire them to improve.

Created in collaboration with CIPD, research reveals a breadth of challenges that are holding managers back from conducting meaningful 1:1s. When employees see gap between their expectations of ‘regular’ conversations, and how managers conduct these, we see a consistent drop in engagement and motivation. In this guide we’ll unpack: