Guide
HR's Complete Guide to Employee Performance Reviews
Performance reviews, when done right, provide valuable business insights and boost employee engagement. This guide outlines how to design effective, unbiased review processes built on continuous feedback. It covers review frequency, participant types (including 360° feedback), linking compensation, and structuring reviews around key competencies and SMART goals. It emphasizes regular feedback, calibration meetings, manager 1:1s, and development plans post-review. Choosing the right software, like Lattice, helps manage goals, feedback, 1:1s, and reviews efficiently—empowering HR teams to drive performance, transparency, and growth across the organization.