3 Ways to Bring Balance to Employee Goal Setting

Nearly half of employees (46%) report having 4–6 formal goals each year, but too many can dilute focus and impact. Finding balance helps organizations meet business needs while supporting employee wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

• Collaborative goal setting fosters alignment and ownership between employees and managers.
• Training equips managers and employees to create goals that are challenging yet achievable.
• Regular check-ins keep goals relevant as priorities shift, avoiding outdated objectives.
• Clear expectations matter—56% of employees rank “knowing what is expected” as critical.

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This article was first published in partnership with Human Resource Executive. 

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