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In the world of small to medium-sized businesses, annual performance reviews are often met with skepticism and dread, both by employees and managers.
However, when done right, these reviews can be a powerful tool for fostering growth, enhancing team performance, and aligning individual goals with company objectives.
Here's how you can maximize the benefits of your annual performance evaluation process.
The traditional format of annual reviews often fails to capture the ongoing efforts and contributions of employees. It can also be influenced by recency bias and may not accurately reflect an employee's overall performance throughout the year.
Many see performance reviews as a mere formality rather than a constructive process. This perspective can reduce the effectiveness of the reviews and make them seem like a box-checking exercise.
So how can you squeeze the most out of them even though they're generally disliked?
In the lead-up to performance reviews, preparation is paramount for both managers and employees.
As highlighted in Julia Herbst's recent article on Fast Company, effective preparation can transform these reviews from a mere formality into a valuable opportunity for growth and alignment. Herbst emphasizes the importance of coming into these reviews well-prepared, with a clear understanding of accomplishments, challenges, and goals.
To delve deeper into Herbst's insights, you can read her article How to ensure your performance review doesn’t suck this year.
Performance reviews don't have to be a dreaded annual event. With the right approach, they can become a cornerstone of employee growth and organizational success.
To discover how WorkStory can help make your performance reviews more effective and aligned with your team's aspirations, check us out.
With WorkStory, you can transform your review process into an empowering experience that actually drives performance and fulfillment rather than one that drains your life force.
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