It’s that time of year again: annual performance reviews—a process that’s historically been time-consuming and stressful for both managers and employees alike.

There are a few workplace topics that consistently bring out strong feelings, and performance reviews is at the top of that list. While most people would agree that it’s a good thing to have a tool to ...

Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

As more employers adopt artificial intelligence tools as part of the everyday workflow, AI also is creeping into a key part of employees’ lives: performance reviews. Companies that have adopted the ...

Imagine a performance review that’s not a stressful hurdle, but a springboard for growth. A conversation, not a checklist, that unlocks potential and fuels ambition. Believe it or not, this isn’t a ...

To say managers and employees often approach performance reviews with mixed feelings would be doing a disservice to mixed feelings. While necessary, they’re rarely enjoyable for either party. At its ...

Almost all of us have gone through the ritual. The trek to the boss’s office, the tense stares across the desk, the awkward mix of praise and criticism—and the potential for a promotion or a pink slip ...

A positive corporate culture is built on a foundation of trust. To enjoy the long-lasting benefits of a positive culture, a team must trust its leadership. For that to occur, leadership must first ...

This post will explore 12 issues that make many performance reviews unproductive and outdated and share emotionally intelligent strategies to improve the performance review process. Many organizations ...