EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN A 2021 ORGANIZATION

Introduction Role of line managers in Tools for performance management

The success of any organization
depends on its performance
management practices. This
incorporates various stakeholders
such as managers, line managers
(team leaders), HR experts and
employees of the organization
(Evans, 2017). The present study
analyses the role of line managers
for carrying out an effective
performance system in a 2021
organization.
performance management
 Implementation of HR
policies
 Ensuring open team
communication
 Alignment of team goals
with the goals of
organization
 Providing effective training
and guidance to the team
members
Performance management trends
for 2021 organizations
Comprehending the unrestrained
events of 2020 has provided an
insight to line managers about the
trends which 2021 might bring to
the performance management
(Darwin, 2017). The effect of
COVID-19 has ensured new
methods of communication so
that the line managers can ensure
that their workforce remains
connected to them
(Narayanamurthy and Tortorella,
would be playing a crucial role in 2021 in
order to understand the experience of
employees all along 2021 (Cappelli and
Tavis, 2016). These tools would permit
Working
the line towards
managers in: the setting of
objectives with the employees
Engaging the employees through
social intranet.
Collecting timely feedbacks from
Usage of latest trends by line employees.
managers in effective performance Improvement in work motivation with
management for a 2021 organization
• Onboarding new hires and
the help of job recognition and
rewards.
transition of present employees in Conclusion
new job roles (Pfiffner et al., The study concludes the importance of
2021). line managers in performance
• Adapting performance management and how it would bring
management for the younger effectiveness in 2021 organizations.
generation Some of major roles which helps in
effective management are team
management, team work, decision
making etc. The study states that with
the current pandemic situation, strong
communication tools in case of Work
From Home (WFH) would be the most
effective for line managers in 2021
organizations.
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