Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Wieczorek covers leadership, work culture, and business strategy. Performance reviews are a critical component of an employee ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Have you ever walked into a performance review with a sense ...

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 ...

Performance reviews can often feel like a necessary evil in the workplace. Managers and employees dread them. They’ve become commonplace for a good reason: when they’re done correctly, they’re ...

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 ...

Discover how performance bonuses work, the different types available, and their tax implications. Learn how these incentives ...

Nancy Murphy is CEO of CSR Communications, a consultancy specializing in the human dynamics that make organizational change possible. To continue reading this content ...

Performance reviews have long been a staple in the corporate world, but are they really serving their intended purpose? Keeping in mind workplace dynamics and employee expectations, traditional ...

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 ...

Why do we spend so much time on a process nobody wants? If you’re doing it right, the performance review process should be unnecessary. I’ve never been a big fan of annual performance reviews. Frankly ...