The hosts discuss the purpose and importance of end-of-year work summaries in evaluating employee performance. They share personal experiences, highlight the need for understanding each employee's contributions, and discuss the elements of a well-written report.
As we run down the calendar pages, workplaces have started to engage in the time-honored tradition of year-end work summaries. The annual dance between employees crafting self-assessments and managers delivering performance reviews often ends up with both parties feeling unfulfilled. Let's unravel the purpose, intricacies, and pitfalls of this performance tango, and explore alternative approaches for a more constructive and collaborative year-end reflection (21:09). / Feeling extra depressed in freezing cold? Maybe it's more than just the winter blues. On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill