Episode 35 - KPIs with Angela Peden of HJP Chartered Accountants

10/09/2025 47 min

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Ever set a KPI and then instantly regretted it? You're not alone. This week on Productivity Nerd, Kathy gets cosy with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) — those tricky little metrics that promise focus and progress, but sometimes deliver burnout and box-ticking.She is joined by Angela Peden from HJP Chartered Accountants, who knows her way around business goals, bonus schemes, and how to design a KPI that actually works (rather than one that ruins your weekend).They dig into:What KPIs really are — and how they impact productivity, motivation, and moraleThe biggest mistakes businesses make when setting targetsWhether tying KPIs to pay is genius… or just asking for troubleHow to spot (and ditch) the KPIs that are quietly doing more harm than goodPersonal productivity KPIs — are they helpful, or just another to-do list in disguise?If you’ve ever wondered whether your KPIs are working for you - or you’re just using them to look busy while quietly spiralling - this one’s for you.https://www.linkedin.com/company/hjpcharteredhttps://www.instagram.com/hjpaccountants/ https://www.facebook.com/HJPACCOUNTANTS

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