In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider ways to connect employee performance to company output. Listen too, as we chat about ways AI can fill performance gaps.Chris and Bill are joined by Kim Tabac, a consultant helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their people.Kim has over 20 years of experience designing and executing People & Culture strategies for leading organizations across various industries.Questions for Kim include:Connecting employee performance to company performance: How did you manage these processes when you were a people leader at companies such as Deloitte and Canadian Tire and what would you say to those that suggest annual performance reviews are a thing of the past? Many companies are trying to streamline processes and reduce headcounts at the moment. What are some ways this can be achieved without damage to the employer brand and overall performance levels?Leveraging the international talent market to fill key roles is one way to keep people costs down. What are some of the benefits and complexities of building a global workforce?More About Kim TabacKim is best known for building high-performing teams, designing game-changing employee engagement strategies, developing inclusive work environments, delivering highly valued health & wellness programs, and driving the adoption of innovation and technology to disrupt traditional HR practices.Throughout her career she has worked at both large enterprises, led the HR team at the largest professional services firm in the world, and was the first Chief People Officer at Canada’s unicorn startup League.  ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!