Performance Review
Definition
Performance Review: Performance reviews are formal assessments of employee work quality, accomplishments, and growth over a specific period. Modern approaches favor frequent feedback over annual reviews, focusing on development rather than just evaluation. Effective reviews align individual goals with company objectives and create actionable improvement plans.
Example Usage
“We moved from annual reviews to quarterly conversations with continuous feedback. Employees prefer it, and managers catch issues earlier.”
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