How should we be managing employee performance issues with unemployment so high?
Updated September 2010 It is important to continue to set clear goals, make sure expectations are clear, and provide frequent feedback to help employees perform most effectively. Managers should also promote and maintain clear and consistent communication through the organization. Employees should know where they stand, as well as where the department and university stand. Managers should not excuse or overlook performance weaknesses nor lower performance standards. During this period of hardship, however, managers would do well to pay close attention to feelings of stress and insecurity and the resulting performance disruptions that can occur during a slump. Divisional directors for employee relations in Human Resources are available to assist managers with these issues.
