John Barrand - Modernizing Performance Management in the Public Sector

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John Barrand, Chief HR Officer for the State of Utah, joins us this episode to discuss the unique challenge of modernizing performance management in the public sector.

[0:00] Introduction

Welcome, John!
Today’s Topic: Modernizing Performance Management in the Public Sector

[8:18] What are the key differences between public and private sector HR?

Comparing HR practices across sectors
Transparency in the private versus public organizations

[14:48] How do HR processes differ in public vs. private organizations?

A case study in public sector performance management
Strategies for improving public sector compensation
Building support for performance management among leaders and managers

[33:58] How to present data-driven plans to public sector stakeholders

Driving employee satisfaction and attracting new talent
Benefits of transparent and productive HR conversations

[40:26] Closing

Thanks for listening!

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“[The public sector] is seeing [employee satisfaction] upticks that are outpacing private sector organizations . . . people are hearing that if you’re a good performer, there’s a place for you [in the public sector].”

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John Barrand - Modernizing Performance Management in the Public Sector

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John Barrand, Chief HR Officer for the State of Utah, joins us this episode to discuss the unique challenge of modernizing performance management in the public sector.

[0:00] Introduction

Welcome, John!
Today’s Topic: Modernizing Performance Management in the Public Sector

[8:18] What are the key differences between public and private sector HR?

Comparing HR practices across sectors
Transparency in the private versus public organizations

[14:48] How do HR processes differ in public vs. private organizations?

A case study in public sector performance management
Strategies for improving public sector compensation
Building support for performance management among leaders and managers

[33:58] How to present data-driven plans to public sector stakeholders

Driving employee satisfaction and attracting new talent
Benefits of transparent and productive HR conversations

[40:26] Closing

Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote

Contact:
John's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
Email us!
Production by Affogato Media

To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting

For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/

Produced by Affogato Media

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