Abolish Performance Reviews

Phil Haack argues systematically against performance reviews, stating they are expensive, biased, and largely ineffective. Drawing from various studies and experts like Dr. William Edwards Deming, the post reveals that performance appraisals neither improve performance nor accurately reflect an employee’s contribution. Instead, they perpetuate anxiety and discouragement, fail to foster team unity, and are prone to gender biases. Emphasising this, Haack advocates for management styles that prioritise intrinsic motivation, ongoing feedback, and removing traditional performance reviews to better recognise and encourage employee value and team dynamics.

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