The myth of the brilliant employee is holding back talent development in many companies
July 9, 2026The myth of the brilliant employee is holding back talent development in many companies

In many organisations, talent is often identified by visibility rather than real learning ability. This article challenges the myth of the brilliant employee and explains why confusing performance with potential can limit organisational growth and scalable talent development in changing environments. This has direct implications for HR strategynow

The impact of absenteeism on productivity: the strategic shift Human Resources needs
July 2, 2026The impact of absenteeism on productivity: the strategic shift Human Resources needs

Absenteeism in Spain continues to rise, but the real issue is not the sick leave itself, but how we interpret the data. Relying solely on overall rates can hide structural drivers linked to work design, workload and psychosocial risks. The key lies in looking beyond the average.

How to Design a Performance Review When Not the Entire Workforce Operates the Same Way
May 7, 2026How to Design a Performance Review When Not the Entire Workforce Operates the Same Way

Not all workforces operate in the same way, yet many evaluations are still designed as if they did. When part of the workforce is left out of the process, data loses representativeness and decisions stop reflecting the full reality of the organization.

The mean lies (when you leave it alone)
March 19, 2026The mean lies (when you leave it alone)

The mean is one of the most used indicators in HR, but also one of the most misleading when analyzed alone. Discover why the average can hide opposite realities and how data dispersion reveals key information to make better decisions.

The tyranny of small N
March 12, 2026The tyranny of small N

Data from small teams can be more misleading than helpful. When the sample size is small, a single person can dramatically change the results and trigger rushed decisions. Understanding “small N” is key to avoiding misleading conclusions in People Analytics.

How to Conduct a Successful Objective Evaluation
October 9, 2024How to Conduct a Successful Objective Evaluation

In this guide, we explain how to create an objective evaluation. It includes all the steps you need to follow to ensure a successful and motivating evaluation, supporting our team's talent from objective definition, through measurement, to decision-making based on the results.

How to make a 9-Box Talent Matrix (Nine Box)
July 30, 2024How to make a 9-Box Talent Matrix (Nine Box)

Building a Nine Box Talent Matrix has never been easier. With Hrider's N-Box functionality, you can create 9-box matrices as well as 4-, 16-, and 25-quadrant matrices that correlate different variables such as performance and potential. In this tutorial you will learn what they are and how to easily create them step by step.

Guide on what it is and how to carry out a performance appraisal
May 9, 2024Guide on what it is and how to carry out a performance appraisal

In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to create a professional Performance Review process. This guide is designed to modernize the procedure in an agile and efficient manner while fostering the development of your team's talent.

The mandatory performance review for public employees and civil servants: RD-law 6/2023
December 27, 2023The mandatory performance review for public employees and civil servants: RD-law 6/2023

Learn about the new regulation Royal Decree-law 6/2023 that establishes the performance review for public employees and civil servants. We tell you all the information you should have about this new regulation and how you can improve the performance of your employees with this mandatory evaluation.

5 Halloween Movies to Improve People Management
October 31, 20235 Halloween Movies to Improve People Management

Can we take something positive from the most iconic Halloween movies? Of course we can. In addition to the laughs and chills, these stories help us know what to do and, above all, what not to do at certain moments. Can you guess the five movies we're talking about in this article?

7 ways to improve job performance
September 5, 20237 ways to improve job performance

Our performance goes beyond how our managers or our company motivate us, it also depends on ourselves! We tell you the best ways to improve your performance and achieve higher quality results.

The 5 most serious mistakes in performance reviews and how to avoid them
April 26, 2023The 5 most serious mistakes in performance reviews and how to avoid them

Avoid the most common errors in performance reviews and discover how to carry out a fair and effective evaluation process. Make each process worthwhile and lead you to success!

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