Workplace 101: A Profiles Global Business Blog

We’ve all been through them…the dreaded annual performance review. Now, I am not saying that all reviews are bad…it’s just, overall, are they really that helpful? The answer should be YES! However, that is not always the case. A 2011 survey by Globoforce, showed 24% of respondents dread their review more than anything else.The purpose of an annual performance review is to open up the dialog between the manager and employee, as well as documenting the areas of needed focus in the employees position such as team work or job skill. And currently, not many companies have a formal process in place for the Annual Performance Review.

In a recent article by Vanity Fair, Microsoft’s recent failures were linked to a destructive management technique called stack ranking.

Edited by Christina Krenek

Feedback. We’ve all given it, received it, and possibly even loathed it. But constructive feedback is essential for everyone in the workplace, especially as a manager or leader. It lets people know where they are and where to go next in terms of expectations and goals - yours, their own, and the organizations.

You have concerns about something at work. Who would you be more inclined to speak to about it, your supervisor, manager, vice-president or CEO?

The topic of giving feedback can be quite a sensitive one, as the issue may be about how your boss is conducting himself. No one likes to tell the person that pays their salary that they are doing something wrong. However, a true leader and fair boss will appreciate your feedback considering it is fair and true.

Leaders receive less feedback the higher they go in an organization. By giving feedback to your boss, you are giving a powerful gift. However, because he may not receive much feedback, he may not know how to react. Even if he does not react (or reacts negatively) he needs to hear it and will most likely come to appreciate it once he has had time to reflect!

Feedback from employees is priceless. Do you think companies like Facebook and Google would have had such outstanding success without feedback from their staff? Giving feedback to your boss in an appropriate manner is beneficial for all parties involved.

Here are some dos and don'ts for giving feedback to your boss: