October 2026 Newsletter

Oct 9, 2026

October 2026 News You Can Use

 

Events

 
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Training

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How to Make Giving Performance Feedback Easier

 
Performance feedback for your employees can be tricky.
 
But research proves that…
  1. Your team members desire and crave feedback.
  2. Feedback improves performance:
    • 92% of US employees agree that even tough feedback, when delivered appropriately, improves performance.
    • Meaningful feedback triples your team’s engagement.
    • Regular feedback impacts employee motivation by more than 3x.
 
Yet, many people managers are slow to share feedback with employees. Why?
  • Fewer natural moments due to remote or hybrid workforces.
  • Discomfort.
  • Waiting for the β€œright time.”
  • Simply not knowing how.
 
Starting a performance review process? Want your people managers to feel more confident in giving feedback?
 
We can bring group or individual performance management learning (live, virtual, or online courses) to those who should be providing regular feedback to your valued team members.
 
Check out our Performance Management 3-Part Online Course Series, or email us at training@hrannieconsulting.com to bring a custom training to your team!
 
 
 
Reminder: New clients get $500 off a live, facilitated training when you book in the first six months!
 

 

Recruitment

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Behavioral Interviewing: The Best Predictor of On-the-Job Performance

Behavioral interview questions ask candidates to walk through real examples from their work history, and past behavior remains the closest predictor we have of future performance.
 

Effective behavioral interviews do the following:

  • Anchor every question to a competency in the job description.
  • Use the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) so answers stay grounded in specifics.
  • Ask the same core questions of every candidate so your comparisons hold up.
  • Follow up with “What would you do differently now?” to gauge self-awareness.

 

Not sure your interview process is pulling out the signals you need?

We can help you build interview guides tailored to the role, and our team of experienced recruiters can help you strengthen your interview process.

Contact the HR Annie Recruitment Team today to learn more and get started! 

 
 

 

Consulting

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Do Your Performance Reviews Feel Like Just a Checkbox?

 
Most performance reviews happen once a year, everyone dreads them, and they change nothing. That’s a huge wasted opportunity!
 
An effective performance management program looks forward:
  • It sets goals for what’s next and isn’t a scorecard for what already happened.
  • It ties back to your company values and your strategic plan, so employees see how their work connects to something bigger.
  • It treats the review as a real conversation that helps people grow and feel recognized for what they’re doing well.
     

This shouldn’t be a once-a-year event, either.

New hire check-ins in the first weeks matter. So does the ongoing rhythm of reviews throughout someone’s tenure at your organization.

If your performance review process feels stale, we can help!

Our team of experienced HR consultants can help you build a review process that fits your organization and aligns with your unique culture and goals.

Reach out to learn more about how we can support your performance review process.

 

 

Employee Transition Support

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Meet Our New & Improved Employee Transition Support Program for Employers

 
Offboarding doesn’t have to feel cold or risky. Our Employee Transition Program is a thoughtful, practical way to support departing employees with care, while protecting your culture and reducing risk.
 
Why should I add coaching to my separation package?
  • Show people are a priority, even at the end of their journey with you.
  • Reassure remaining employees and protect your culture through thoughtful exits.
  • Support employees in moving forward with purpose while lowering legal exposure.
  • Help departing team members land their next role with 1-on-1 coaching and a tailored plan.
 
What’s included in this program for departing employees?
  • Three coaching sessions covering:
    • Job search strategy
    • Goal setting
    • Mock interviews
    • Resume and LinkedIn updates
  • Access to our Job Seeker Resource Library for ongoing tools and guidance.
 
Contact us to learn more about adding this to your offboarding toolkit!
 

 

Thank you so much for being a part of everything we do.

 

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