The Importance of Assessment Areas
Managing High Performers: Top Gun Maverick – Hiring to Firing Podcast
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Force Majeure Provisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Key Performance Indicators for the Legal Department
Value-based health care: issues for pharmaceutical companies
HR leaders know that performance reviews are mutually beneficial for the organization and for individual employees - but how can we get to a place where we are providing continuous feedback rather than once or twice a year?...more
The High Court has upheld a decision to refuse to grant specific performance in respect of a non-payment default under an oral cryptocurrency loan agreement, but questioned whether damages should be calculated from the date...more
You are about to enter another dimension. A journey into the world of discrimination and retaliation. Consider, if you will, the case of an employee who suspects that he or she is about to be fired or demoted for misconduct...more
Alongside the rapid pace of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking, the SEC and its Staff continue to shape regulatory obligations for investment advisers in 2024 through guidance, alerts, enforcement actions,...more
Continuous feedback – A method of providing ongoing performance evaluation, ranging from frequent informal interactions to scheduled, structured reviews. For successful organizations, feedback shouldn’t be an annual...more
Ready to revamp your performance management strategies and shift into high gear? Agile Performance Management is the key to unlocking employee potential, productivity, and culture. In this post, we’ll explain agile...more
In a competitive talent market, companies are reevaluating executive compensation packages to attract and retain top leadership. Compensation generally includes a base level of compensation combined with some form of...more
You’ve worked day and night getting your start-up off the ground and have been fortunate enough to attract investors who have funded your start-up, who now have a seat on your board of directors. Now comes a big milestone:...more
How far can your top performers go? Most organizations aren’t engaging their workforce enough to measure the distance. What they think looks like high achievement may actually be far short of what’s possible....more
In part one, we discussed key considerations for the possible inclusion of commercial contract provisions affording a party with excusal/relief from liability for nonperformance of an obligation that it otherwise would have...more
Commercial contract provisions affording a party with an excuse from performance can take varying shapes and sizes, but they all serve the purpose of relieving the party from liability for nonperformance of an obligation that...more
In the UK Supreme Court's judgment in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, which was handed down last week, it considered what obligations the words “reasonable endeavours” placed on a party, in the context of a force...more
In CQ4-2023, the Restaurant Index grew 3.40%, trailing the S&P 500's 11.31% rise. Annually, 2023 showed gains aligning with the S&P. Despite challenges, brands emphasized global expansion and digital innovation. The...more
In this article for Construction News, Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, and Lauren-Emma Parrott look at the FIDIC Silver standard form contract, and the key issues to consider in respect of bonds and guarantees when entering into, or...more
As HR leaders navigate a business world where ROI is more important than ever, they must adapt to keep up. One crucial element remains at the forefront: the HR budget....more
Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) are energy performance requirements that existing buildings must meet over time. This is a tool to decarbonize buildings through reduced energy use and emissions. These programs...more
Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the intense hype around large language models (LLMs) and complex AI systems has exploded. Organizations have rushed to both try and buy these new tools. Along with it, a flood of...more
Law firm leaders constantly seek more effective and transparent measures to assess and boost their financial performance. Although traditional metrics such as effective rates, realization, profit margin, and leverage provide...more
The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare industry is such a ripe hunting ground for cybercriminals, the...more
Key Takeaway: Employers can increase protection against § 1981 lawsuits by including a statute of limitations provision in their employment application. The Fifth Circuit recently remitted a jury award in favor of the...more
Evaluations and the Feedback Fetish - The power of feedback has long fascinated me—perhaps first as a bossy older sister, then as a struggling elementary school reader, next as a high school teacher, and now as a lawyer. I...more
Introduction - The UAE has a comprehensive legal framework governing labour relations and financial crimes. Employers in the UAE have clear guidelines for terminating workers without notice in the case of serious offences,...more
In a significant ruling, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals "(Board)" denied a government motion to dismiss claims from McCarthy HITT - Next NGA West JV, a joint venture under contract with the US Army Corps of...more
Accountability serves as a powerful catalyst for reaching goals, offering a range of benefits that propel individuals and teams toward success. At its core, accountability instills a sense of responsibility and ownership....more
New York State employers are reminded that, under an expansion of the law that took effect in late 2023, they are required to provide all separating employees with an updated Record of Employment (Form IA 12.3) for purposes...more