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Secondly, we've made a small change to how items are handled upon submission. Previously, users were taken back to the app home screen after item submission. For apps with multiple states and the same participant, this was confusing as the user would have to re-open the item to continue working on it in the next state. This is now improved with the item submission redirecting users to the same item in the new state immediately after submission.

This month we've updated how new items and created and submitted. These changes should improve the user experience when handling items.

New item creation & submission flow

Employee Development Create development opportunities that Work

Improvements to the way items are created and handled

There are many employee performance management sotware solutions out there, however most of them are outdated and do not add value to the employee nor the employer. Having reviewed and used many employee performance management softwares, we have concluded that an EPM software should have at least the following features:

- __Allow goals and objectives to be linked to overall business strategy__ - This way employees would easily understand how their [goals and objectives](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/objectives-and-key-results) help the company grow.
- __Effective goal management__ - The software should be structured in a way that allows the employee and the manager to review, edit and add goals continuously  through the [performance cycle](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/how-to-set-up-a-performance-management-cycle-that-employees-love). Not just in the beginning or the end of the cycle.

![benefits of a goal setting process](//images.contentful.com/6g4s9n00xmsl/5r00x6H7rOCCacP2GsY6Sv/448ae50ab42ed2ba05692dee78e94a50/benefits_of_a_goal_setting_process.png)

- __Feedback requests aligned to goals and objectives__ - Each feedback requested should be specific to an employee goal or objective. This way the feedback provider will be forced to be specific when providing [feedback](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/feedback-remote-work).
- __Data-driven feedback forms__ - A "datafied" feedback approach will enhance the [objectivity of the feedback](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/employee-surveys-results) and reduce subjectivity. Something we found missing from every system we have used so far.
- __Anonymous feedback__ - The user should have the option to provide anonymous feedback to peers or managers. This will also enhance objectivity and address "elephants in the room" in terms of behaviour and attitude towards people.

![Ongoing Employee Feedback for development](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/1p9aSx6UDHGTKuDJkxnNNK/be75d7c92eb232233b94dfedcfcf025d/Ongoing_Employee_Feedback_for_development.png)

- __Learning curriculum linked to goals and objectives__ - This will help the employees to address skills they want to build with a direct correlation to goals and objectives. Clearly the business will also benefit as training is targeting performance.
- __Social media APIs__ - From LinkedIn to Facebook and Twitter, it is clear that social media play a significant role in our life. Bringing it to our workplace will definitely enhance performance.
- __Extensive analytics__ - Each piece of information collected should be analyzed in such way that will allow better decision making. Such reports can be employee comparison, employee SWOT analysis, balanced scorecard, historic performance analysis.
- __Talent growth focus__ - The purpose of the process other than enhancing performance should be to [build on employee talents](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/what-is-talent-definition). This can be done by addressing employee potential in comparison to current performance. 

 ![Employee Performance Management Software - 9 Key features of employee performance management software](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/4pCUKTIlaFPQttRlFYkQER/0752415a2dfc1030fefc802e962c429a/Employee_Performance_Management_Software_-_9_Key_features_of_employee_performance_management_software.png)

If we inspired your curiousity find out more about [benefits of perfromance management systems](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/dont-think-performance-management-software-is-worth-it-think-again) and [why are they worth investing in](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/why-invest-in-performance-management-software).


Employee performance management software can add a lot of value to an organization. Find out what are the necessary features to do so.

Employee Performance Management Software : 9 Key Features

Employee performance management software features

Effective performance management software.

Remote workers are the norm in today's world. Many of us have felt WFH's challenges. From issues with isolation or creating a sustainable routine, it has been a major transition.

As 2020 draws to a close, HR teams are reflecting on this tumultuous year. What have we learnt from the challenges of remote work? In 2021, we will likely see a more __hybrid workplace__, but remote work is not a thing of the past. 

So how to use the experiences of 2020 to create more strategic HR? We offer __5 remote-friendly features__ of an [HR System](https://www.peoplegoal.com/resources/webcasts/implement-hr-system). These will help you connect and engage with remote teams.  

![Remote workers quotation](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/58DmHug2EFveAvNsgFrovS/93839aa445cf997cf6104dc046aa686f/Remote_workers_quotation.png)

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## 1. Company Updates 

Human resources teams have doubled their efforts to __build community__ . Remote workers often [experience isolation](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ankurmodi/2019/12/26/the-untold-side-of-remote-working-isolation-and-lack-of-career-progression/?sh=6223a04268c7). As they work away from the office environment, working support networks can collapse. Company updates are a great way to bridge the remote work gap. 

Be __creative__. Video is a great way to hammer a reassuring, simple message home. Workplace from Facebook and other internal social media platforms offer live streaming services. Why not live stream some fun, handy tips for remote work? 

Live streams are also great for manager town halls, as employees can ask questions in the chat function. Updates ensure transparency and avoid the silos that can occur during remote work. 

Make sure you use a range of [communication methods](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/improve-internal-communications-for-engaged-remote-employees). Use internal social media, like Motivosity or Slack, to create fun updates on company news. Not only does this enable you to communicate updates on HR policies and processes, it fosters a sense of belonging despite the distance. 

__Ways to Improve Engagement on Company Updates__ 

- Use fun social media, such as Motivosity 

- Create live streams for manager town halls or HR updates 

- Use internal social media for recognition to boost morale 

- Post company updates on a range of channels 

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## 2. Employee Profiles 

Employee profiles don’t have to be bland. They’re a great way to __foster connectivity__ between team members. 

Make sure employee profiles __tell a story__. What are an employee’s interests and hobbies? You could even ask employees to complete a personality test or strengths test and post the results on their page. 

Sometimes when we aren’t interacting in person, we forget the human beings behind the emails! Misreading tone in messages is a common remote work communication error. A customized employee profile can be a starting point for keeping us grounded. 

__Benefits of Employee Profiles__ 

- An opportunity for employees to express themselves 

- Fun way to build community 

- On internal social media platforms, employees can post appreciation or recognition on a peer’s profile 

- Helps fully remote employees get to know new hires 

- Improves employee engagement with HR strategy as employees have a sense of ownership 

![Quotation on communications for remote workers](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/4pNUIZqhsrQxbqMcbCutWn/7b5a75934719002b19405fa1ab863c17/Quotation_on_communications_for_remote_workers.png)

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## 3. Survey Feature 

Managers and HR are not in the office to check in on employees day to day. [Employee experience](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/employee-experience) is in some ways invisible to HR teams. 

Surveys can help with this. Use online providers to create customized surveys. A regular well-being [pulse survey](https://www.peoplegoal.com/app-store/template/weekly-pulse-survey-512002da-0826-45d2-9f97-9211296fe4bd) is a great way to check-in with remote employees. Measure the prevalence of isolation or overworking, so you can better support your people. 

Don’t limit your use of surveys to ‘remote work’ issues. Remember that working from home changes how employees interact with __all aspects of a company__. A [Diversity and Inclusion survey](https://www.peoplegoal.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-questions) is a great way to check in with your diverse teams. Your DE&I strategy may need adjusting as employee experience shifts during remote work. 

__Benefits of running surveys for remote workers__ 

- Guage sentiment of newly remote employees 

- HR informed on where to prioritize resources 

- Employee voice at all levels 

- Support for remote work can be targeted and evidence-based 

- Clarify problem areas for immediate action 

- Online surveys quick and easy to complete 

![Benefits of Surveys for Remote workers](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/5wRwKnoBdLvdEa5WuEj45U/580ad19d5e44ea456335fd50d54e2189/Benefits_of_Surveys_for_Remote_workers.png)

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## 4. Check-ins & Real-time Feedback 

Even the most independent of employees can feel a lack of guidance during remote work. Frequent check-ins have become a must.  

Check-ins are an opportunity for managers to track progress on projects. They also place tasks into context, improving collaboration. 

When we are working from home, it’s easy to slip out of healthy routines. Morning and afternoon check-ins can provide some much-needed structure.  

Feedback is also key to supporting your remote employees. Gallup research indicates that only 19% of millennials strongly agree they receive [routine feedback at work](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/284081/meaningful-feedback-means-millennials.aspx). A culture of __ongoing feedback__ is crucial for remote employees, who often experience uncertainty about manager expectations.  

Real-time feedback reassures employees. Managers must make a conscious effort to recognize excellent work or highlight areas of improvement day to day, as remote work erodes the usual opportunities for informal feedback. 

Remote work means HR and managers should be more intentional about communication. Create a __virtual open-door policy__ so that employee concerns are addressed quickly and use surveys to gauge employee sentiment. 

__Benefits of employee check-ins during remote work__ 

- Help employees build routine 

- Improve collaboration 

- Reduce isolation 

- Opportunity for employee recognition or feedback 

- Open the floor for questions 

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## 5. Customization 

Your HR management system is the __new office space__ for your employees. It’s their interface with your brand, culture and people. Choose a __customizable__ system so that you can incorporate your company’s unique values and processes. 

During [remote work](https://www.peoplegoal.com/guides/remote-work), you’ll want to run surveys that address relevant aspects of employee experience.  A customizable survey form that allows you to use a range of question types is a great resource.  

__Benefits of Fully Customized HRMS__ 

- Create a personalized feel 

- Reflect your brand imagery  

- Optimize surveys for relevant information 

- Incorporate tailored HR strategy 

![5 HRMS Features for Remote workers](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/7bbfKnvlTCh6kpRriOc6nk/269e3ba58d5aaf4ed63e9fb5eac684c0/5_HRMS_Features_for_Remote_workers.png)

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## Must Have for Remote Workers: an HR system that bridges the distance 

Work from anywhere poses many opportunities for employees: from flexible work arrangements to better work-life balance.  

Nevertheless, __communication and feedback__ are in jeopardy – and it takes a well thought out strategy to address this. __Technology__ bridges this gap, and can even address some underlying issues with traditional HR practices. 

Our message is simple: choose the right HR system to support your remote workers. PeopleGoal offers completely customizable apps for HR teams. To find out more, why not take a look at our [App Store](https://www.peoplegoal.com/app-store)? 

If your best employees are now remote workers, HR must create a strategy for work-from-home success. We offer 5 features of HR systems to prioritize.

If some of your best employees are now remote workers, HR must create strategy for work-from-home success. We offer 5 features of HR systems to prioritize. 

Remote Workers: 5 Must-Have Features to Support Them in 2021

Remote workers features to support them

Supporting remote workers has been the HR challenge of 2020. We provide our view of 5 features HR systems should prioritise. 

Our __public roadmap is available here__:

[PeopleGoal Product Roadmap (Notion)](https://www.notion.so/evermind/94701324b0d1486396e5d266177e6665?v=3b7eb87e97264a62b878767cf83df1fb "PeopleGoal Product Roadmap (Notion)")

![PeopleGoal Roadmap](//images.ctfassets.net/6g4s9n00xmsl/5qSwoeVZkzSPO21GDBIkwr/d040059895f63ec5f3d6cc67740b0e32/PeopleGoal_Roadmap.png)

This is maintained on a monthly basis. Feature requests from customers and team members are reviewed in our product meetings. Approved feature requests are added to the product roadmap in the document above. If you have any questions please reach out to the team at contact@peoplegoal.com.


This is the public product roadmap for PeopleGoal v2. It contains the upcoming and completed features.

New item creation & submission flow

Further Reading

Employee Performance Management Software : 9 Key Features

Remote Workers: 5 Must-Have Features to Support Them in 2021

PeopleGoal Public Product Roadmap

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New item creation & submission flow

Further Reading

Employee Performance Management Software : 9 Key Features

Remote Workers: 5 Must-Have Features to Support Them in 2021

PeopleGoal Public Product Roadmap

Ready to see PeopleGoal in action?Start your free trial today.

Ready to see PeopleGoal in action?
Start your free trial today.