Are Performance Reviews Still Worth It? (Yes—If You Do This)
Performance reviews have a reputation problem. Ask around and you’ll hear the same story: they’re outdated, they’re stressful, and no one’s quite sure what to do with the results afterward. For many employees, the traditional annual review feels more like a check-the-box ritual than a meaningful conversation. For managers, it often becomes a scramble to remember what someone did eight months ago.
So, are performance reviews still worth it? Yes, but only if you stop doing them the old way.