Hate Performance Reviews? Inconsistency Might Be the Real Problem

Let’s be real—most employees and managers dread performance reviews. But that’s because they’re often inconsistent, unclear, and disconnected from real growth.?

A well-designed performance review policy changes that.

When employees see performance processes as fair, transparent, and actionable, they’re more likely to benefit from the experience.

But too many organizations treat reviews as a box to check rather than a strategic tool that fuels development, alignment, and retention. Without structure, managers deliver feedback inconsistently, and employees leave reviews feeling frustrated—or worse, disengaged.

It’s time to shift that mindset. A performance review policy should be a road map for success, not just another HR document. From clear expectations to structured feedback loops, small improvements can transform reviews from dreaded rituals into valuable moments of connection and growth.

It’s time to make performance reviews work for your people, not against them. Find out how.

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Podcast: Ben Eubanks and Sandra Loughlin on AI, Skills, and the New Rules of Work

The future of work is being rewritten, and skills—not job titles—will determine who thrives. In this episode of People Fundamentals, Ben Eubanks and Sandra Loughlin, PhD explore how AI is revolutionizing how we identify, validate, and develop workforce capabilities. They share why most organizations still lack visibility into employee skills and how leaders can turn this into a competitive advantage. If you want to future-proof your workforce and create a culture of continuous learning, this conversation is for you.

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Report: 2025 State of Performance Enablement

AI is reshaping the modern workplace at breakneck speed, promising unparalleled productivity gains—but also provoking deep uncertainty. This year’s State of Performance Enablement report reveals a workforce torn between excitement, anxiety, and indifference as employees grapple with AI’s meteoric ascent. While some worry it may render their skills obsolete, others see AI as the key to unlocking new levels of performance and growth.

Explore key findings from this year’s survey for a deeper look at the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the modern workplace.

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