Performance Management in Practice: Roles, Bias Reduction, and Risk Mitigation for HR Professionals and Managers

Christine Thelen, a member of Ballard Spahr's Labor and Employment and Senior Living and Long-Term Care Groups, will present at LeadingAge Washington's 2026 Fall Conference. LeadingAge Washington represents the interests of not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations dedicated to improving the aging experience of over 50,000 older Washingtonians and their family members.

The event description:

Performance management is one of the most critical—and legally sensitive—responsibilities shared by HR professionals and managers. This session will explore the distinct roles each plays when addressing employee performance, how unconscious bias can shape performance assessments, and practical strategies for HR professionals to build trust with managers and support their efforts to proactively and reactively manage performance using techniques that encourage employee success while reducing legal exposure.