Self Review - How to write a performance review for yourself (with examples)
Learn how to write a self-review for your performance evaluation with clear steps, examples, and tips to showcase your strengths and growth areas.
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8 Common mistakes employers make in performance reviews and how to avoid them
Avoid common performance review pitfalls with our guide to 8 employer mistakes—and learn how to run fair, consistent, and effective evaluations.
How to prepare for a performance review as a manager: Beginner’s Guide
Discover how you can prepare for a successful performance review as a new manager with our beginner’s guide. Get key steps for preparation + additional resources.
What are the best performance review software options available, and how do you pick the right one?
Discover the best performance review software options available and use our free scorecard to choose the right tool for your team’s growth and engagement.
How to set Out of Office in Google Calendar the right way
How to set out of office in Google Calendar the right way—auto-decline meetings, write messages, and avoid calendar chaos with this step-by-step guide.
Understanding PTO Rollover: Key Insights for Employers
Learn how PTO rollover policies work, their legal implications, and best practices for employers in 2025 with employee engagement specialist, BuddiesHR.
Texas PTO laws in 2025: Your complete guide
This guide walks through how to structure a PTO policy that attracts talent, meets compliance standards, and reflects industry best practices in Texas.
The remote work stipend: What should you offer in 2025?
Learn what remote work stipends are with BuddiesHR, what they cover, how much to offer, and how to launch a simple, needs-based policy your team will appreciate.
Impact of peer-to-peer employee recognition on engagement
Employee recognition is the best investment you can make on your team. It has tremendous impact on morale, engagement, performance.
Overall Performance Review Comments & Phrases You Can Use
Not easy to know what to say in a performance review. Don't fall in the trap of leaving vague feedback, here are some alternatives.
What is the GROW coaching model for better performance?
Unlock your team’s full potential with the GROW coaching model, a proven framework to guide goal-setting, remove internal blocks, and drive performance. Learn how to apply GROW effectively and support it with coaching skills and real-time tools like BuddiesHR for measurable results.
Top 15 areas of improvement at work for ‘go-getting’ employees
Struggling to find meaningful performance review feedback for your top performers? Discover 15 powerful areas of improvement at work for go-getter employees from communication and leadership to data analysis and resilience to guide your next employee review with clarity and confidence.
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How to calculate PTO: Part-time employees
Calculating Paid Time Off (PTO) for part-time employees can be a challenging exercise because it’s not as easy as simply reducing benefits offered to full-time employees. For this reason, we here at BuddiesHR compiled an easy-to-use guide for employers that will help you navigate this employee minefield. Let’s
Human Resources
What are Slack Atlas alternatives in 2025?
One of the primary challenges of remote and hybrid teams is effective communication. When team members are dispersed across several locations, it introduces hurdles that many organizations are still trying to navigate in 2025. To address the growing demand for connection, workplaces have begun implementing digital employee profiles, allowing you
Workplace culture
6 Out of Office templates you can use right now
Having a good OOO message makes a difference, here are a few examples for inspirations.
Remote and Hybrid workplace
How to minimize Zoom fatigue: Remedies for the modern worker
Much of the exhaustion that comes from video calls is about cognitive load, and increased concentration on verbal and nonverbal cues.
Performance Reviews
Performance review tips for managers: Tips to keep in mind
Most performance reviews don’t work. Managers stress over them, employees get anxious, and CEOs barely trust the process.
Remote and Hybrid workplace
How to set up Out-of-Office in Gmail
Let people know that you’re away by using a vacation responder in Gmail. It’s one of those small things that make a big difference - saving time and avoiding confusion.
Employee recognition
3 Budget peer recognition ideas that work
Peer recognition is more important than we give it credit for. People want to be seen for their hard work and team contribution. It’s a good feeling and highly motivating.
Human Resources
Guide to PTO Accruals: Everything you need to know
We'll explain how to calculate PTO accruals, where companies go wrong, and what matters most if you want a PTO accrual policy people can trust.
Human Resources
Average PTO for small business: Are you competitive?
This post will explain what the data says about vacation time and PTO for small businesses, how those policies influence employee experiences, and why getting them right can make or break your team’s long-term health.
Performance Reviews
6 Questions to ask in your performance review: Manager edition
We'll go through good questions to ask as a manager during performance reviews. Find the best questions to ask to employees.
Employee engagement
Will a virtual coffee chat work for remote workers?
With the right app, virtual coffee chats are not only possible, but they’re a culture lifesaver when your team is all over the country or the globe.
Performance Reviews
What to say in a performance review as an employee
we know how you can have a great annual performance review, and we’re willing to share both our tips and a little bit of humor. Bring that positive attitude, and let’s get you some help.