A new proposal addresses “inflated” evaluations for federal employees and the failure to “materially differentiate” between performance levels, OPM said.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As we enter the midst of Q4, many employees are thinking ...

It's not mandatory to conduct performance reviews in swings, but it does look like fun. As this year comes to an end, you will probably be both giving and receiving those dreaded annual performance ...

Few people actually enjoy year-end performance reviews. Year-end reviews can be a source of dread for employees because you are never quite sure what your boss will say. And year-end reviews can also ...

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 ...

Performance reviews are a cornerstone of effective team management, offering an opportunity to provide constructive feedback, recognize achievements, and establish goals for the future. Well-crafted ...

The dreaded performance review draws the ire of employees and managers alike. Workers fret that reviews fail to capture the full scope of their work, or that they are an unfair assessment of their ...

Managers dread giving performance reviews and often don’t like to handle issues about employee behavior. Employees dread getting performance reviews and hate it when their manager disciplines them.

Managers can set the tone by showing their own openness to feedback, ideas and suggestions. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images Every year, employees worldwide enter annual performance reviews with ...