Annual performance reviews are considered ineffective for several reasons:
Infrequent Feedback: Waiting a whole year between reviews means employees receive feedback too late to make timely improvements.
Lack of Real-Time Assessment: The annual format fails to capture ongoing progress and setbacks, leading to an inaccurate portrayal of performance.
Stress and Anxiety: Surprise reviews or once-a-year evaluations can cause undue stress and anxiety for employees.
Goal Misalignment: With long intervals, performance goals may become outdated and not aligned with current organizational objectives.
Bias and Subjectivity: Human bias and subjectivity can taint the review process, resulting in unfair evaluations.
Limited Development Opportunities: The yearly cadence hinders continuous development and learning for employees.
Demotivation and Disengagement: Uninspiring or negative reviews can demotivate employees and lead to disengagement.
Administrative Burden: Preparing and conducting annual reviews can be time-consuming for managers, impacting productivity.
Inadequate Documentation: Waiting long periods may result in incomplete or forgotten documentation of performance events.
Lack of Performance Improvement: The infrequency of reviews may hinder employees' ability to address weaknesses and improve over time.
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