Performance Reviews: Dreaded Task or Drivers of Success?

Performance Reviews: Dreaded Task or Drivers of Success?

Performance reviews often get a bad rap, but they can be one of the most powerful tools for driving employee engagement and business success — if they’re handled well.

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, at least from the employee perspective. Nearly half (44%) of employees feel their performance management systems are a failure, compared to just 12% of executives, according to our 2024 State of Performance Enablement report

This disconnect between leaders and employees reflects a significant gap in how performance reviews are implemented versus how they’re experienced. While executives may believe their systems are functioning well, employees often feel unsupported, undervalued, or uncertain about their career growth.

Learn how to transform performance reviews into a powerful tool for engagement, growth, and success.


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