HR Management
26/05/2025
Mastering the professional development interview: key strategies and best practices
Mastering the professional development interview: key strategies and best practices
The professional development interview is more than a legal requirement—it’s a strategic tool for building skills and boosting talent retention.
In this article, discover five key levers to make these conversations truly impactful.
fixed-term contracts and annual reviews: 5 keys to a successful evaluation
Annual performance reviews must be applied to fixed-term contract employees once the company has formalized them for all staff, in order to avoid unequal treatment and legal risks. These interviews, structured around realistic objectives, demonstrated skills, and a clear evaluation framework, provide tangible benefits both for the company (increased productivity, team cohesion, reduced legal risks) and for the employee (skills recognition, identification of training needs, growth opportunities).
The annual review for apprentices: a valuable HR opportunity too often overlooked
Annual reviews for apprentices are a powerful HR lever to develop talent, strengthen engagement, and promote managerial equity. Discover how this strategic practice improves the retention of work-study students and transforms your company into a true springboard for tomorrow's skills.
Successful onboarding: 7 strategies to turn a new hire into a company ambassador
Transforming onboarding into a memorable journey also means thinking beyond the start. From the early weeks, offer opportunities for new employees to become internal advocates—through interviews, testimonials, or by participating in future onboarding sessions.
Building a structured ambassador program becomes a powerful driver of employee loyalty—and a heartfelt reflection of your HR identity.
Sick leave: 5 keys to a calm and compassionate annual review
Conducting an annual review in the context of sick leave is no ordinary task. It demands preparation, sensitivity—and the right tools. By respecting both the legal framework and human dignity, a company reinforces its employer brand and a culture of trust.
To dig deeper, our article on building an HR strategy focused on team engagement can help you shape a sustainable and ethical management approach.
Refusing to sign your annual review: 5 tips for a smart response
Refusing to sign your annual review is a right, but it should be done methodically, with diplomacy and supporting evidence. This guide outlines best practices to turn disagreement into a constructive dialogue and safeguard your professional future
5 steps to successfully reschedule an interview
Rescheduling an interview is never insignificant. But it’s always an opportunity—a chance to show your professionalism, organization, and respect for others.
With a clear method, thoughtful communication, and the right tools, you can handle these situations gracefully. Ready to turn schedule changes into moments of relational leadership?
5 Tips for a Successful People Review
In our article "5 Tips for a Successful People Review," learn how to optimize your talent management. Find out how to align your evaluation criteria with your company's strategy and effectively involve your managers in this process. With powerful digital tools, transform your People Reviews into a strategic framework for motivating and retaining your top talent.
How does a medium-sized company put engagement at the heart of its transformation ?
During this webinar, Martial Vaidie, Talent Development & Training at Latécoère and Eleanor Francis, CSM at Zest will review the challenges and key success factors of the project.
Infographic: the end of the traditionnal yearly performance review?
Zest put together a list of 12 statistics about yearly performance reviews. And as we're aware it can get hard to know where to concentrate your efforts, we also have a few tips for you ;)
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