New Year Performance Conversations: Setting Employees Up for Success in 2026
🌍 Thursday 15 January 2026 – HR Focus / New Year
New Year Performance Conversations: Setting Employees Up for Success in 2026
January is an ideal time for employers to hold early performance conversations with employees to set expectations for the year ahead.
These conversations are not disciplinary and should focus on:
Clarifying objectives and priorities
Aligning individual goals with business needs
Identifying training and development requirements
Addressing concerns early
Supporting engagement and motivation
Handled correctly, early performance discussions can reduce underperformance issues later in the year and improve employee engagement.
At Consensus HR, we support employers with performance frameworks, appraisal processes, and manager guidance to ensure conversations are constructive and compliant.
Comment from Matthew Chilcott – Owner:
“Early conversations create clarity. When employees understand expectations from the start, performance and engagement improve.”
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