Mid-Year Brings Painful Performance Reviews – Why Do We Need Them?
New York, June 4, 2013 – As the mid-year mark approaches, it’s time for the dreaded mid-year performance reviews. But do we really need them? Julie Redfield, talent management expert at PA Consulting Group, says yes and explains why. Redfield says, “Performance reviews often have an un-needed negative connotation. But they don’t have to be an unknown Pandora’s box of your worst fears. If managers are comfortable delivering solid, performance-based, specific feedback, then the experience not only can be beneficial but actually can lead to an ‘ah-ha’ moment about your potential as a