Performance Reviews…🏆

When done well, performance reviews are a powerful way to engage employees, drive performance, and retain top talent.  At their worst, they are a dreaded, admin task.

Too many businesses leave it late to run their reviews, which can make it feel like a box ticking exercise, stress out your managers, and even disengage employees!

Here’s how to start prepping NOW for a smoother process. 

• Review your plans – What worked last time? What didn’t? Are you focusing too much on ratings instead of meaningful conversations?

• Train your managers – Giving feedback isn’t always intuitive. Invest in manager training to help them navigate reviews with confidence and clarity.

• Update review templates – Ensure they reflect current business goals and allow for forward-looking development rather than just retrospective performance assessment.

• Encourage self-assessments – Employees should be active participants and drivers of their reviews, not just recipients.

• Link performance to career growth – Performance discussions should feed into succession planning, promotions, and development—not just salary reviews.

💡 A well-run review process boosts engagement, enhances retention, and ensures alignment between business and employee goals. If your business needs a refresh on performance management, let’s chat.