Kate Noel, SVP and head of people operations at Morning Brew Inc., shares her expertise on performance reviews. She discusses the importance of preparation and regular check-ins to foster open communication. Kate highlights how biases can impact evaluations, especially for women, and stresses the need for clear metrics to ensure fairness. She also offers advice on navigating merit increases, handling disappointments if promotions don’t come through, and smart strategies for making the most of performance discussions.