About Fraizel Yohannan
Fraizel Yohannan is the HR Lead at Kiework, specializing in Modern HR Strategy and the full Employee Lifecycle. With a focus on reducing turnover and enhancing engagement, Fraizel champions the shift from administrative HR to people-centric operations.
She has extensive experience in designing effective Performance Appraisal cycles and implementing AI-assisted recruitment workflows that prioritize candidate experience without bias. Fraizel believes that technology should empower human connection, not replace it, and advocates for building internal Learning Management Systems (LMS) to drive continuous growth.
Core Expertise
- • Modern HR Strategy & Employee Lifecycle
- • Performance Appraisal Design
- • AI-Assisted Recruitment
- • Employee Retention & Engagement
HR Dictionary Contributions
360-Degree Feedback
360-degree feedback is a <a href="/performance-appraisal" class="text-[#2BAEE4] hover:underline font-bold">performance review</a> process where an employee receives confidential, anonymous feedback from the people who work around them. This typically includes the employee's manager, peers, and direct reports.
30-60-90 Day Plan
A strategic document used by new employees or managers to map out their goals and strategies for the first three months on the job. It is often part of a structured <a href="/employee-directory" class="text-[#2BAEE4] hover:underline font-bold">onboarding process</a>.
Employee Engagement
The emotional commitment an employee has to the organization and its goals, resulting in the use of discretionary effort. It leads to lower attrition and higher retention.
Performance Appraisal
A regular review of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company. Modern systems use <a href="/performance-appraisal" class="text-[#2BAEE4] hover:underline font-bold">continuous feedback loops</a>.
Agile OKRs
Agile OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) is a goal-setting framework that uses short, iterative cycles (typically quarterly) to align team efforts with the company's strategic mission while allowing for rapid course correction.
KPI Alignment
KPI Alignment is the process of ensuring that Key Performance Indicators at every level of the organization are logically connected and directly support the company's primary strategic objectives.
Bradford Factor
A formula used to measure absenteeism, weighing frequent short absences heavier than long ones.
Quiet Ambition
A term describing a mindset shift, primarily among Gen Z and Millennial professionals, who prioritize personal well-being, work-life balance, and individual growth over traditional corporate ladder-climbing and management roles.
Neurodiversity Inclusion
The practice of creating a workplace that recognizes and respects different cognitive styles, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and others, as valuable natural variations in the human brain.
Psychological Safety
A shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking, allowing employees to speak up, admit mistakes, and propose wild ideas without fear of punishment.
Expert Insights & Q&A
How do you design a roadmap for new hire success?
"A great 30-60-90 day plan moves from 'Learning' to 'Contribution' to 'Ownership'. In my experience, ..."
How do you move from a 'judgmental' culture to one where 360-feedback is seen as a tool for personal growth?
"Shifting from a judgmental mindset to a growth-focused culture starts with leadership modeling openn..."
How do you measure "how" people work, not just "what" they do?
"We use behavioral markers. A developer might write great code ('what'), but do they mentor others or..."
How do peer-to-peer awards drive team morale?
"Recognition from a peer often means more than recognition from a boss. When you empower employees to..."
How do you get employees to give their best through engagement?
"Discretionary effort is the 'extra mile' an employee goes because they *want* to, not because they *..."
What is the best way to measure the emotional commitment of a team?
"We use an Engagement Index based on eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score). It is not just a 'happiness'..."
How do you create a "Wizard" style welcome for new joiners?
"Onboarding should feel like a guided tour, not a scavenger hunt. By automating the paperwork and 'Da..."
How do you build an environment that values continuous learning?
"By rewarding 'Smart Failure' and curiosity. In a growth mindset culture, skills aren't fixed; they a..."
How do you keep remote and office teams connected?
"Through 'Digital-First' communication. If one person is remote, the whole meeting is digital. We bri..."
Why should companies promote from within using a skills-based directory?
"It is cheaper and more effective than external hiring. When you have a clear map of the skills withi..."
How can pulse surveys catch unhappiness before it leads to exit?
"Annual surveys are post-mortems. Pulse surveys are check-ups. By asking 2-3 simple questions every m..."
How do you ensure individual goals support the company mission?
"Through 'Cascading Goals.' The CEO's objectives should flow down into departmental KPIs, and eventua..."
How do Learning Management Systems drive career paths?
"An LMS shouldn't just be for compliance training; it should be a 'Career Engine.' By mapping courses..."
Can mood tracking really improve a hybrid team?
"Yes, because it gives a voice to remote employees who might otherwise feel disconnected. I use these..."
Why is tracking the first 90 days critical for retention?
"The first 90 days are when an employee decides if they made the right choice. By setting clear miles..."
How do you create fair, bias-free review cycles?
"By using data, not just opinions. A fair cycle combines quantitative KPIs with qualitative 360-feedb..."
Why move away from the "once-a-year" appraisal panic?
"Annual reviews are too high-stakes and too late. By moving to quarterly check-ins, the conversation ..."
What are the most effective programs for keeping top talent?
"It is a combination of 'Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose.' Strategies that provide flexible work (Auto..."
How do you prioritize mental and physical health in the workplace?
"Well-being is a business strategy, not a perk. We implement initiatives like 'Meeting-Free Fridays,'..."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fraizel Yohannan’s professional background?
Fraizel is the HR Lead at Kiework, with a strong background in Modern HR Strategy and the Employee Lifecycle. She focuses on retention strategies and designing effective performance appraisal systems.
What is Fraizel's philosophy on "Employee-First" technology?
She believes technology should empower human connection, not replace it. Her approach prioritizes tools that enhance engagement and reduce administrative friction for employees.
What are Fraizel's insights on the future of AI in recruitment?
Fraizel advocates for AI-assisted workflows that eliminate bias and improve candidate experience, viewing AI as a tool to augment recruiter capabilities rather than automate them entirely.