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THE ILLUSION OF MEETING EXPECTATIONS

01

MIND THE GAP

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IS NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK IT IS

02

GAME CHANGERS FOR BUSINESS

CONVERSATIONS AND FEEDBACK

03

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT CRISIS

THE SQUEEZE IS REAL

04

“GOOD ENOUGH” ISN’T

WHAT YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE WITH AN HCM-ONLY APPROACH

05

MEET THE MOMENT

DELIVER IMPACT THROUGH SKILLS-BASED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

06

GOAL-GETTERS

THE HIGH FLYERS OF PERFORMANCE

CROSSING THE GREAT DIVIDE

The Big Disconnect




THE STATE OF PERFORMANCE ENABLeMENT


THE BIG




DISCONNECT

2024 Global HR Research Report
Explore report


2,105
Respondents
20 Industries
45% IC’s
35% Manager (non-HR)
15% Director or above
5% HR manager or above
71% USA
29% United Kingdom
1,000+ EE Companies
Full-employed Workers
Age & Gender Balanced


THE ILLUSION OF MEETING EXPECTATIONS

A few words on terminology

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Productivity is top of mind in 2024. In the race for results, leaders have been
tempted to shift focus from guiding performance to tracking output. But if you
think current performance management practices are ‘good enough’ to meet the
bar, you could be wearing rose-colored glasses.

Many executives are. Our latest research shows a shocking perception gap between
the experience of performance management for leaders and HR versus everybody
else.

The right support tools and processes are also key. Disconnects in access to
manager-employee conversations, feedback, development, and goal management track
with a tumble in outcomes like productivity, belonging, and alignment — which
all directly impact performance.

So is the current system “good enough” to drive gritty 2024 productivity goals?
All signs say no.

If companies want to see performance boom, they can’t sleep on managing it.
Instead, they must identify and bridge these gaps — and double down on
meaningful performance support.

Employees are 
0%
less likely than leaders to think performance management processes are a success
High productivity jumps
0%
when performance management processes succeed
Employees are
0x
more likely to see a path for advancement in their company when performance
management is a success


TOP FINDINGS FROM THE REPORT

Explore Findings

01

MIND THE GAP

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IS NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK IT IS



02

GAME CHANGERS FOR BUSINESS

CONVERSATIONS AND FEEDBACK



03

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT CRISIS

THE SQUEEZE IS REAL



04

“GOOD ENOUGH” ISN’T

WHAT YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE WITH AN HCM-ONLY APPROACH



05

MEET THE MOMENT

DELIVER IMPACT THROUGH SKILLS-BASED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT



06

GOAL-GETTERS

THE HIGH FLYERS OF PERFORMANCE



01


MIND THE GAP


PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IS NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK IT IS



01

EXECS AND HR GIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AN A+ BUT 4 IN 10 EMPLOYEES SAY IT’S A
BIG FAIL.

There’s a dangerous disconnect in performance management. Leaders and HR see
performance management through a rosy lens. For them,  manager conversations,
peer feedback, reviews, goals management, and career/skills development are
overwhelmingly working.

For employees and their managers — not so much.


This gap has a real impact on outcomes. Individual contributors are 17% less
likely to say they are very productive, 37% less performance-enabled, and 3x
less likely to feel supported in their skills development. Managers also rate
these factors lower than leaders —  especially when it comes to productivity,
where they dip even lower than individual contributors.

How does the gap impact employee and manager performance and churn?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.




COMPARED TO HR AND LEADERS, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS ARE:

0%
less likely to feel performance-enabled
0%
less likely to feel productive
0X
less likely to feel supported in developing skills

A FAILING GRADE FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

0%

Individual Contributors

0%

Managers

0%

Exec/HR

02


GAME CHANGERS FOR BUSINESS


CONVERSATIONS AND FEEDBACK



02

1 IN 5 EMPLOYEES IS NOT GETTING CONVERSATIONS OR FEEDBACK, AND IT IS CRUSHING
THEIR GROWTH.

Manager conversations and peer feedback are game-changers for retention and
productivity — but more than 1 in 5 employees are still not getting either. This
has a manifest impact on outcomes, at a time when top talent is in demand and
skill gaps are a big concern.


Fissures between the “haves” and “have nots” directly map to shortfalls in how
supported employees feel in their performance, their ability to build their
skills, and whether they see a path for growth in their organization.

Do 1:1 and peer feedback technologies make performance reviews more relevant?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.



0 in 0
individual contributors don’t get manager 1:1s
0 in 0
receive no peer feedback

HAVES VS. HAVE NOTS

HAVES

Get manager conversations and peer feedback

HAVE NOTS

Don't get manager conversations or peer feedback
Feel performance enabled
0%

0%

Always able to grow skills
0%

0%

See an internal path for career advancement
0%

0%


03


MIDDLE MANAGEMENT CRISIS


THE SQUEEZE IS REAL



03

PEOPLE MANAGERS LACK THE CLARITY AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO DELIVER RESULTS.

Middle managers serve as the bridge between leadership's vision and strategic
direction, and the execution of these by employees. They support teams
relationally and help employees remain on track and engaged. Yet,
underinvestment in managers coupled with high expectations from all sides
threatens to undermine the foundational support they provide.


Our data shows them squeezed from all sides — struggling to stay effective and
productive. There is a troubling disconnect between the level of assistance
people managers say they receive and the level of support that higher-level
managers, HR, and leaders feel. Only about 1 in 3 middle managers said they have
the clarity, organizational support, and resources to succeed and to coach
employees effectively on skills and career development.

How are managers dealing with high workloads and low support?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.



0 out of 0
people managers lack clarity on their role
0 out of 0
people managers need support delivering performance management
0 out of 0
people managers need support guiding employees on skills and career development
04


“GOOD ENOUGH” ISN’T


WHAT YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE WITH AN HCM-ONLY APPROACH




04

HCMS PERFORM 70% BETTER WITH AN ASSIST FROM PURPOSE-BUILT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE.

When it comes to managing performance, the data shows that  HCMs perform no
better than manual spreadsheets — and in a few cases, they are worse. Yet,
two-thirds of respondents use an HCM or ERP system precisely for
performance-related activities.


Clearly, a majority of employees and organizations are missing out on the
multiplier effect of modern performance management by relying solely on large,
one-size-fits-all systems. Combining an HCM with a purpose-built, best-of-breed
platform for performance management boosts outcomes across the board for
engagement, belonging, enablement, goals relevance, career development, and
opportunities for advancement.

What technology features are most important to employees?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.




HCMS ARE 70% MORE EFFECTIVE WITH AN ASSIST FROM PURPOSE-BUILT PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.*

HCM ALONE

HCM + DEDICATED SOFTWARE

Program sucess
*Average success across all performance management programs.
Manager Conversations
0%

0%

Peer Feedback
0%

0%

Ratings & Reviews
0%

0%

Goals Management
0%

0%

Career & Skills Development
0%

0%


05


MEET THE MOMENT


DELIVER IMPACT THROUGH SKILLS-BASED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT



05

COMPANIES ARE FAILING 1 OUT OF 2 EMPLOYEES IN DEVELOPING SKILLS AND CAREERS.

Organizations are hyper-focused on building skills to make the best use of their
talent while fortifying their ability to address constantly changing conditions.
And employees desire similar security and promise. Employees at all levels told
us they want skill and career development — but only 54% rate these programs as
a success.


The addition of purpose-built solutions yields dividends. Employees with
software specifically designed for performance management were nearly 3x more
likely to feel they always receive the support they needed to develop their
skills and nearly 2x more likely to say they see a clear pathway for advancement
in their company than those relying on only an HCM for skill development.

Are your managers equipped to support employee skills development?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.



-
0%
of employees say career and skill development and coaching are important to them
Only
0%
are getting it
0X
more likely to receive support for building skills
0X
more likely to see a way to advance internally

EMPLOYEES SEE A CLEAR PATHWAY FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THEIR COMPANY.

0%

HCM + Purpose-Built Software

0%

HCM Only

0%

No Software

06


GOAL-GETTERS


THE HIGH FLYERS OF PERFORMANCE



06

PRODUCTIVITY AND FEELINGS OF BELONGING SOAR WHEN EMPLOYEES FEEL ALIGNED TO
COMPANY GOALS.

Organizational impact goes hand in hand with goal alignment. Employees say they
are more productive when they are able to set and accomplish goals in sync with
their company’s goals. And they are 3.6x more likely to feel those goals align
when they have frequent manager conversations, coaching, and feedback.


Here, again, purposeful technology matters. The combination of an HCM plus a
purpose-built solution was a winner for 92% of respondents. And sometimes, the
wrong technology can be worse than having none at all — HCMs without the
addition of a purpose-built solution produced even less alignment than manual
solutions.

What happens when employees when employees don’t feel aligned?

FIND OUT IN THE FULL REPORT.



-
0%
rise in very productive employees when they have goal alignment
Belonging jumps
0X
when people feel their goals align to company goals

EMPLOYEES FEEL THEIR GOALS ARE ALWAYS RELEVANT TO AND HELP THEIR ORGANIZATION TO
ACHIEVE ITS OVERALL GOALS.

0%

HCM + Purpose-Built Software

0%

HCM Only

0%

No Software



CROSSING THE GREAT DIVIDE

The 2024 State of Performance Management report exposes striking disconnects in
experience — whether based on organizational role or access to effective tools
and thoughtful performance management processes.

The impact these factors have on outcomes that matter most to organizations
makes clear the vital need to bridge the experience gap — a need that will only
become more crucial as enterprises race to meet the demands of the marketplace
and the needs of their workforce.

Our full report will be released in early April.


SIGN UP HERE TO RECEIVE YOUR COPY.





DISCOVER BETTERWORKS

Founded in 2013, Betterworks is the pioneer in intelligent performance
management solutions that help workforces and organizations achieve their
highest potential. Betterworks reimagines performance management for all with an
enterprise-ready platform that fosters greater manager effectiveness and
employee performance, leading to higher satisfaction and retention and better
business outcomes.

Our customers’ employees are proven more engaged and satisfied in their roles,
which is why industry leaders like Colgate-Palmolive, Intuit, Udemy, Freddie
Mac, Kroger, Vertiv, and the University of Phoenix rely on Betterworks to manage
and enable excellent performance. Betterworks is backed by Kleiner Perkins,
Emergence Capital, and John Doerr.

Copyright 2024 Betterworks Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Various trademarks
held by their respective owners.

A FEW WORDS ON TERMINOLOGY



We use the terms HCM, ERP, and purpose-built performance management solutions in
this report. Here are their definitions:

HCM (human capital management) – An integrated suite of technologies that help
companies manage all aspects of the employee life cycle overseen by HR,
including recruiting, training, payroll, compensation, and performance
management.

ERP (enterprise resource planning) — Software that organizations use to manage
day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project
management, risk management, and supply chain operations.

Purpose-built performance management — Software that is specifically designed
for performance management, enabling lightweight and continuous performance
enablement in the flow of work through agile goal-setting, manager-employee
conversations, peer feedback and recognition, and employee surveys.

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