Blogs & Articles

Why Performance Reviews Rarely Improve Performance

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 15/09/2026

Most organisations have performance reviews. Annual reviews. Six-monthly reviews. End-of-probation reviews. Templates. Ratings. Comments. Goals. Yet despite all the effort, many leaders still ask the same question. "Why isn't performance imp

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When Managers Stop Coaching

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 08/09/2026

Most managers don't stop coaching because they don't care. They stop because they're busy. Their calendar fills up. Meetings increase. Problems need solving. Customers need attention. Projects need delivering.

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The Cost of Unclear Expectations

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 01/09/2026

Most leaders believe they've been clear. They've explained the role. They've discussed priorities. They've delegated the work.

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Why Good Employees Leave Good Businesses

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 25/08/2026

Most leaders don't expect their best people to leave. After all, the business is doing well. The culture feels positive. People seem happy.

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The Business That Retain Great People Usually Do This Well

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 25/05/2026

A lot of businesses think retention is mostly about salary. And while pay matters, it is rarely the full story. Because people do not usually leave strong environments over one thing. They leave gradually.

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What Happens When Teams Stop Trusting Leadership

Brad Semmens - Founder of Employield

Published on: 25/05/2026

Trust rarely disappears overnight. It usually erodes slowly. Through small moments. Repeated inconsistencies. Conversations that never happen. Commitments that quietly disappear.

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