When presented with the option of numerical vs narrative performance reviews, employees find the latter to be the fairest ...

Cornell University researchers discovered that narrative-only feedback is considered the fairest by employees and gives a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. Annual performance reviews are infamous for their inefficiency and ...

As the year wraps up, you might be feeling a bit anxious about your upcoming employee performance reviews. These evaluations can feel unproductive and tedious, and they can even increase employee ...

Organizations typically conduct performance reviews at least once a year, and rare is the individual who truly enjoys performance reviews. Most managers find it unpleasant to deliver negative feedback ...

Performance reviews are a cornerstone of effective team management, offering an opportunity to provide constructive feedback, recognize achievements, and establish goals for the future. Well-crafted ...

Set effective employee performance goals using MBO and continuous feedback. Top HR software includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, ...

Stories of Using Employee Feedback from the Front Lines Employee feedback often reveals practical fixes that transform how ...

Bruce defends employers in complex employment litigation in federal and state courts in Texas and across the country. He has represented employers in class actions, Fair Labor Standards Act collective ...

Managers often use performance reviews to mold and shape employee behaviors and results. They trust that formally telling high performers what they’re doing wrong one to two times a year will lead to ...

Most organizations have some sort of performance appraisal system in place to evaluate decisions related to promotions, salary hikes and professional development. To execute that, a set of ...

Shifting from numerical to narrative-based performance reviews can significantly impact employees' perceptions of fairness ...