

Should performance reviews be scrapped?
8 snips Jan 8, 2025
Stacey Kole, a Chicago Booth economist and expert in workplace management, dives into the often dreaded world of performance reviews. She challenges the traditional approach, advocating for continuous feedback over awkward periodic assessments. Kole discusses how meaningful evaluations can clarify corporate objectives and enhance teamwork. She stresses the importance of linking individual tasks to the company's mission, especially in remote settings, and highlights innovative practices that can improve communication and employee engagement.
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Performance Evaluation Importance
- Performance evaluations are important because they can be tied to compensation and promotions.
- Companies should leverage them strategically.
Brazil Foods CEO Streamlines Reviews
- An alum of Chicago Booth, serving as CEO of Brazil Foods, streamlined the company's performance evaluation process.
- By reducing the number of questions from over 100 to under 20, he improved clarity and communication.
Strategic Performance Evaluation
- Engage HR and the C-suite in discussions about performance evaluation.
- Think strategically about how to use performance evaluations effectively.