Forget Annual Appraisals. It's Time for Continuous Conversations.

The numbers don't lie. Traditional annual performance reviews are costly, time-consuming, and often dreaded by both employees and managers. According to CEB, a company with 10,000 employees spends an estimated $35 million per year on reviews. Worse yet, these reviews don't even lead to the desired results.?

It's time for a change.?

Introducing Digital-First Check-Ins?

Digital-first check-ins are a modern, data-driven approach to performance management that replaces the outdated annual review with regular, ongoing feedback.?

How Digital Check-Ins Work:?

• Continuous Feedback: Managers and employees have frequent check-in conversations (e.g., quarterly) to discuss progress, goals, and development.?

• Centralized Platform: All goals, feedback, and development plans are documented in a web-based platform, accessible to both managers and employees.?

• Real-Time Updates: Goals can be updated and feedback exchanged at any time, ensuring everyone stays aligned.?

• No Ratings or Rankings: Instead of a single annual score, performance is assessed through ongoing conversations and qualitative feedback.?

Best Practices for Successful Check-Ins?

Success Stories from Adobe and Deloitte?

• Adobe: Moved away from annual reviews in 2012, initiating 'Check-in'. This framework fosters open conversations about performance and growth, moving away from ratings to focus on development and recognition. Read more .?

• Deloitte: Redesigned its performance management to focus on future actions rather than past performances, using a simple framework that helps managers make decisions about employee development and rewards based on continuous feedback. Read more .?

Implementing Digital-First Check-ins in Your Organization?

Transitioning to a digital-first approach requires thoughtful planning and a commitment to cultural change. Organizations should start by training leaders and employees on the importance of regular feedback and the tools available for digital check-ins.?

Embrace the future of performance management by adopting digital-first check-ins. Transform your organizational culture to one that values continuous improvement and open communication. Ready to transform your performance management system? Learn more about our digital-first solutions and schedule a demo today.?