Human Resources: Goal-Setting Strategies for Your Employees

Almost half of the U.S.-based working adults who completed a recent online survey said they’re given no clearly defined goals on the job.

“Too many companies are dropping the ball in regard to helping their employees set and work toward well-defined goals,” says Joanne Sujansky, CEO of KEYGroup, a consultancy that commissioned the online survey taken by more than 1,700 workers ranging in age from 18 to 64. “When employees don’t have crystal-clear goals to work toward, they’re going to waste time and resources. They’re going to be inefficient.”