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Plai
Software Development
Durham, North Carolina 530 followers
People & Performance Management, Simplified.
About us
People & Performance management platform for modern HR and Team Leaders to grow your people and increase business efficiency in a healthy manner. Align employee performance and growth in one place: 🎯 Goals, 1:1s, instant feedback, progress dashboards 🧘🏼♀️ Effortless performance review, surveys, growth plans, and people analytics 🧩 Integrate with your HRIS & communication tools. Don't accidentally become a bad manager, and don't leave your company culture and retention to chance. Take action now, and your team will thank you! ❤️
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https://www.plai.team
External link for Plai
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- OKR, SaaS, Performance Management, 1:1, Performance appraisal, Team management, and Objectives
Locations
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Primary
120 E Parrish St.
Suite 310
Durham, North Carolina 27701, US
Employees at Plai
Updates
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💎 We are excited to share our news of the merge between Peoplelogic and Plai - which is a major milestone for our company! This strategic move is transforming the #HRtech industry with a groundbreaking solution to tackle today’s business problems. 👍 Be sure to follow Peoplelogic for the latest updates as we unite our brands and usher in a new era of organizational success! https://bit.ly/49C0WTa #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceManagement #OrganizationalHealth #HRLeaders #PeopleLeaders #PeopleAnalytics
People and performance management for teams | Plai
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🚀 Fostering Motivation Beyond Carrots and Sticks 🚀 In leadership, it's time to shift our focus from compliance to genuine motivation. The key? It's not just about getting the job done; it's about making your team feel great about their work! 🔍 Share Context: Help your employees understand the bigger picture. Show them how their work impacts the world, beyond the financials. When they see the relevance, they're motivated. 🛣️ Anticipate Roadblocks: Challenges are part of the journey. Identify and eliminate roadblocks to keep motivation high. Let them progress without unnecessary interruptions. 👏 Recognize Contributions: Forget the traditional rewards. Instead, appreciate your team's hard work and achievements. Acknowledgment goes a long way in motivating them. 💪 Check Your Own Motivation: To lead a motivated team, you need to be motivated yourself. Share your enthusiasm and connection to the work. 🛡️ Ditch the Carrots and Sticks: Engage in meaningful conversations. Lead with purpose and inspiration. Your team will follow suit, and together, you'll achieve great things. https://bit.ly/3srAWJA #Leadership #HRLeaders #PeopleLeaders #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceManagement #OrganizationalHealth
Motivating Employees Is Not About Carrots or Sticks
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According to Gallup, only 14% of employees find performance reviews truly beneficial for their professional growth. At Plai and Peoplelogic, we understand that every organization is unique, but there are some universally applicable best practices for improving this crucial aspect of employee development: 1️⃣ Be Clear & Concise: metrics should be easy to understand, with clear definitions. 2️⃣ Be Consistent: maintain a consistent approach to measuring performance over time. 3️⃣ Be Timely: give feedback promptly, allowing employees to adjust and stay on track. 4️⃣ Be Fair: apply the same standards to all employees, ensuring equity. 5️⃣ Be Positive: focus on constructive, helpful feedback to drive improvement. By implementing these practices, organizations and leaders can unlock the potential for enhanced employee performance and growth! https://bit.ly/3Sz5L9F #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceManagement #OrganizationalHealth #HRLeaders #PeopleLeaders
5 Tips for Communicating Performance Metrics - Peoplelogic
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A recent study showed that 93% of organizations recognize the importance of performance management for growth and productivity. But are your current methods truly effective? With the right performance review scales, businesses can ensure that employees: 🌟 Are rewarded for their contributions 🌟 Receive regular, constructive feedback 🌟 Are motivated to excel beyond the status quo With Plai and Peoplelogic your People Leaders can tailor performance metrics to align with your company’s top values while boosting engagement, collaboration, and connectivity for win-win success! https://bit.ly/40t5JT1 #PerformanceManagement #EmployeeEngagement #OrganizationalHealth
Performance Rating Scales: Choosing The Right Metrics
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Elevate your #HR strategy with #PeopleOperations OKRs! Learn how to create effective HR-driven objectives and key results, plus understand why separating OKRs from performance reviews is crucial for fair evaluations. Check out the full article for insights and inspiration! https://bit.ly/49m7IMN #OKRs #PerformanceManagement #Strategy #GoalAlignment
Human Resources (HR) / People Operations (PO) OKR examples
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🚀 Crafting Effective OKRs - A Must-Read Guide! 🚀 We've all been there, tackling the challenge of developing meaningful OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). But what if there's a secret to making it a breeze? 🔹 Inspirational Objectives: Think mini mission statements that motivate your team. 🔹 Attainable Objectives: Balance boldness with realism. 🔹 Significance: Make your Objectives and Key Results matter. 🔹 Controllable: Keep the influence over your Objectives. 🔹 Concision: The shorter, the better. 🔹 Clarity: Say no to jargon and numbers in Objectives. And remember, OKRs should be a combination of SMART and challenging goals to help you and your team move forward in a meaningful way. Dive into the full OKR guide https://bit.ly/46TLq3m and level up your goal-setting game! 📚 #OKR #HRInnovation #HRTech #HRLeaders #PeopleLeaders #PerformanceManagement
How to write effective Objectives and Key Results
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In today's dynamic work landscape, the ability to adapt and evolve is more critical than ever. Continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning have become the keys to long-term success. HBR's data-driven article champions the idea of an "infinite learning curve," a trait highly sought after by forward-thinking organizations. Here are the top 3 strategies to take charge of your career's learning journey: 1️⃣ Learn from Others: Build a diverse learning community by engaging in curiosity coffees with new contacts, broadening your horizons, and making valuable connections. 2️⃣ Continually Experiment: Consciously experiment at work to discover new techniques and strategies. Keep a "learn-it-all" log to track your findings, even if some experiments fail. 3️⃣ Create a Collective Curriculum: Foster a culture of learning within your team, where everyone contributes and learns from one another, democratizing development. Seek out challengers, identify and break habits, propel your journey with forward-thinking questions, and embrace change to embrace success! And don't forget the power of unlearning and relearning, as they are equally crucial in your professional evolution. https://bit.ly/3FGcKWV #CareerDevelopment #PerformanceManagement #EmployeeEngagement #Adaptability
Make Learning a Part of Your Daily Routine
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Performance reviews aren't just a box-checking exercise; they're a strategic tool for organizational transformation. Why? Because data-driven reviews ensure fairness and objectivity, helping employees grow and organizations flourish. 📝 The Issue with Traditional Reviews: Subjectivity and biases can taint traditional performance assessments. Inconsistency, limited frequency, and a focus on past issues rather than future development further limit their effectiveness. 🌟 Enter 360/180-Degree Performance Reviews: These continual reviews are grounded in data, providing employees with honest evaluations and actionable insights for improvement. 🎯 Data for Informed Decisions: To align performance reviews with your business objectives, leverage data like individual OKRs, quantitative performance metrics, LMS data, feedback, and employee satisfaction survey data. 📊 Track Post-Review Progression: Don't stop at reviews; create a culture of continuous improvement! Gauge engagement through assessments and implement feedback loops for agile learning and development. Elevate your organization with data-driven performance reviews and empower your employees to reach their full potential. Read the full article → https://bit.ly/49gtUIk #PerformanceReviews #DataDrivenDecisions #EmployeeDevelopment #OrganizationalGrowth #OrganizationalHealth #HRInnovation #PeopleAnalytics
How data-driven performance reviews enable organizational transformation
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In a world inundated with endless meetings, could the 15-minute meeting be the ultimate solution? According to Microsoft Teams data, it's the fastest-growing time block on our calendars, now constituting a whopping 60% of all scheduled meetings. As we've evolved amidst the pandemic and its aftermath, the era of marathon meetings has met its match. Short and efficient interactions are the new order, driven by a quest for #productivity, #burnoutprevention, and a realization that the time spent doesn't always equate to value gained. So, how do you master the art of the 15-minute meeting? Here are some insights to navigate this time-conscious journey: 🚀 Keep the Circle Tight: Invite only those who truly need to be there. Overcrowded meetings are productivity killers. 📋 Stay on Topic: Focus on one specific aspect or objective. Clarity of purpose is key to achieving goals efficiently. 📚 Read Up: Send materials beforehand for pre-work. Prepared participants make meetings more productive from the start. 🌟 Focus on Achievable Objectives: Meetings aren't always for monumental decisions. Define the meeting's 'What-Why-What' to ensure it serves its purpose effectively. Are 15-minute meetings the future of productivity? Share your thoughts! 💬 https://on.wsj.com/3QiGEoZ #ProductivityHacks #TimeManagement #MeetingEfficiency #PeopleAnalytics #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceManagement
The Art of the 15-Minute Meeting and How to Run One
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