Stop Making Performance an HR Initiative: Managers Hold the Torch

Performance doesn’t live in a process. It lives in every conversation a manager has.
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But here’s the problem: most organizations set managers up to fail. They’re burdened with too many direct reports, outdated processes, and competing priorities—all while being expected to drive engagement, culture, and performance. It’s no wonder we see wildly different outcomes across teams, even inside the same company.
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At Bonusly, we believe managers aren’t just people who oversee others; they’re multipliers of success. When they’re empowered with the right tools and support, they can unlock performance, boost engagement, and create workplaces where people thrive.
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In this fireside chat, Bonusly’s VP of People, Adri Glover, and Sr. Talent Partner, Mollie Hinz, will share how Bonusly’s People team puts these ideas into practice—training managers, building continuous performance habits, and using recognition as a real leadership tool. They’ll discuss their own experiences, lessons learned, and the approaches that actually move the needle.

You'll learn:

Why recognition is a foundational leadership tool, not just a feel-good HR program
How outdated processes are holding managers (and their teams) back
Real-world examples of how Bonusly trains and equips managers to lead in the moment
Practical strategies to make recognition and feedback part of everyday team culture

Meet the Presenters

Adri Glover, Head of People at Bonusly

Adri Glover is a Sr. People Operations Leader with more than 10 years of experience that spans a broad range of HR functions at tech start-ups and corporations in the U.S. and internationally. She’s a people leader who has experience in driving HR functions to garner positive business outcomes in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Adri loves to build people’s value within organizations through leadership and coaching on performance management, org development, recognition, DEI, and employee engagement.

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Mollie Hinz, Sr. People Partner at Bonusly

Mollie has nearly 8 years of experience working in HR. While her experience has ranged from large enterprise companies to recruiting agencies, rapidly growing tech start-ups are her bread and butter. She has a passion for rapidly growing tech startups and creating inclusive teams.

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