Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I provide career insights for you to be seen and promote. Negative performance reviews are necessary but are also a demanding ...

A performance review is not a character assessment or referendum on your worth. It’s data. It’s only useful if you’re willing ...

Firing, rehiring and training is expensive. When an employee is underperforming, the best course of action is an improvement plan. While it’s part of the job, every leader dreads communicating ...

Dear J.T.: I just had my annual performance review, and I’m so upset. I’ve been with the company for five years and have always received rave reviews and solid raises. But this time, my boss was super ...

Periodic reviews provide constructive feedback to employees, which help improve the overall performance of an organization. When an employee has performed well through the year, performance reviews ...

How would you assess your performance at work over the past few months? You can be honest. Are you consistently crushing it, or struggling to stay afloat? Do you make your boss look good on a regular ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Many employers value the need for a performance appraisal process for workers but some question the effectiveness of this common management tool. A cost and productivity-conscious small-business owner ...

Organizations typically conduct performance reviews at least once a year, and rare is the individual who truly enjoys performance reviews. Most managers find it unpleasant to deliver negative feedback ...

We have all encountered it and it is something that we will inevitably encounter again. Solicited or unsolicited, delivered with intention or haphazardly, negative feedback is an unavoidable ...