How to Run One-to-Ones Your Team Actually Wants to Attend

The People Navigator ® · Dec 30, 2025 · 8m

Most employees dread one-to-one meetings. They often feel like a tick-box exercise, a telling-off, or a waste of time that could be spent doing actual work. In fact, Gallup reports that only 14% of employees find performance reviews inspiring.

In a small business, you cannot afford to have your team dreading time spent with you. These meetings should be the engine room of your culture, not a source of anxiety.

In this episode, we ditch the fancy forms and HR software to focus on the human conversation that turns a meeting into a highlight. We look at how to build trust, spot issues early, and…