Do performance reviews deserve a better rap?

The value of the performance review is a hotly debated subject in the business world, and something that we’ve paid close attention to. People are pretty divided, with some saying they’re a waste of time, and others arguing they’re necessary and effective if done properly. Alison Green, of askamanager.com believes performance reviews deserve a better rap.

But when done right, by good managers, performance evaluations can be meaningful and useful, both to the employee and the manager evaluating her. I want to say upfront that performance evaluations should never substitute for regular, ongoing feedback throughout the year.

Exactly! Continuous feedback is so important. Coupled with the performance review, it ensures that an employee gets the feedback they need to develop and succeed. Regular feedback also helps minimize the flaws (infrequent, tied to salary and promotion) of performance reviews. Whether you do performance reviews or not, there is nothing more effective than regular ongoing feedback. Check out the rest of Alison’s post