Getting rid of the performance review.
Posted by lopeza on November 16, 2008
I was reading an article in the Wall Street Journal and thought this was interesting to post. As review time comes around for many companies and employees are trying to figure out what will happen with regard to employement status, compensation, and goals this was an interesting topic to think about.
an excerpt from the full article.
“[Why to get rid of the performance review] Let’s start with an obvious reason: The mind-sets held by the two participants in a performance review work at cross-purposes. The boss wants to discuss where performance needs to be improved, while the subordinate is focused on such small issues as compensation, job progression and career advancement. The boss is thinking about missed opportunities, skill limitations and relationships that could use enhancing, while the subordinate wants to put a best foot forward believing he or she is negotiating pay. All of this puts the participants at odds, talking past each other. At best, the discussion accomplishes nothing. More likely, it creates tensions that carry over to their everyday relationships.”
