There are a few workplace topics that consistently bring out strong feelings, and performance reviews is at the top of that list. While most people would agree that it’s a good thing to have a tool to ...

As the end of the year approaches, many workers are steeling themselves for their annual performance review. Performance reviews can be intimidating, but they can also be valuable opportunities to ...

Almost all of us have gone through the ritual. The trek to the boss’s office, the tense stares across the desk, the awkward mix of praise and criticism—and the potential for a promotion or a pink slip ...

A lot has changed in performance reviews in the last 15 years — about how long it’s been since the publication of the first edition of Performance Appraisals & Phrases for Dummies by Ken Lloyd. Lloyd, ...

Performance reviews have long been a staple in the corporate world, but are they really serving their intended purpose? Keeping in mind workplace dynamics and employee expectations, traditional ...

The dreaded performance review draws the ire of employees and managers alike. Workers fret that reviews fail to capture the full scope of their work, or that they are an unfair assessment of their ...

Performance reviews are nerve-wracking for everyone. Career decisions and remuneration may hang in the balance. You want your manager to see your past year’s accomplishments the way you see them. So ...

Andrea Wasserman advises employees to enter performance reviews with preparation and clear goals. Managers value self-assessment, data-backed achievements, and openness to feedback in reviews. She ...

When we think of performance reviews, we usually assume it’s all the manager’s job. We just wait for their judgment of our work. But performance reviews should be a collaborative process. You have the ...