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Getting performance reviews right

Year-end review season is here. How can organizations deliver performance reviews that motivate employees and support their development?

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Winning together

Companies that prioritize their people’s performance set up their employees—and their organizations—for success.

Fueled by feedback

Performance reviews—a key pillar of effective performance management—motivate employees most when they highlight individual achievements and are delivered by skilled managers.

Tough love

Skilled managers don’t shy away from delivering difficult feedback—which plays an essential role in helping employees grow.

Skewed views

Bias training is also vital. While companies increasingly remind managers to avoid bias, two-thirds still lack systems for identifying biased comments in performance reviews.

Eyes on the prize

As employees focus on goal setting for the new year, companies should address four common pitfalls to help both talent and the organization get the most out of the review process.