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Referring to a process where a worker's ability to do the work is evaluated. Within North America, most big companies will have these annually and some may have these after completing a probationary period. The quality and quantity of work are evaluated as well as setting goals, and expectations for the coming work period.

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Manager gave me a rating, then it was changed by someone else

This happens unfortunately. It sucks but it is difficult to fix in hindsight. The reality is this is why "playing politics" is important. Visibility matters. People other than your manager have to k …
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How can an employee perform a self-appraisal without being arrogant?

This process begins way before you start writing your year-end evaluation. The words you write should be a mere formality in terms of your manager evaluating your performance. Make goals you discuss …
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My boss doesn't believe in positive reinforcement

There are two issues here. My boss has told me, in no uncertain terms, that he does not and will not offer praise or positive reinforcement to anyone for simply doing what he considers to be their …
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I am not satisfied with my review, how should I approach improving it for next year?

some content adapted from here How should I try and improve in the next year? I know I should discuss with the manager and be clear about what his expectations are of me. This process begins way …
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Recently put on a performance improvement plan. Do these details sound fair?

Something to ponder - if everything seems to have unexpected things come up that make them take 2x as long, perhaps you should be planning that something will come up and make tasks take twice as long …
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Receiving only positive feedback on my performance review is not realistic

there any point of keep pushing to receive any constructive feedback, and how should I do this given that I already tried, but failed? Ask specific questions. Questions like: "I have been foc …
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Avoiding the terror of a Performance Improvement Plan

I would like to design & conduct a PIP that does not create such anxiety You can't. It's inherent in the fundamental idea you are trying to do - no matter what you make it like, a PIP is effectiv …
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How to get introverted/quiet staff to open up as their manager

Disclaimer: as a strong introvert myself, your entire question reads like you don't understand how introverts think/operate. Also, just a general observation, introverts will dislike open office envi …
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I submitted a good feedback about a co-worker, should I tell them or not?

In situations like this, I normally email their boss and cc them. I think as do you, it's nice for the employee as well as their manager to have visibility into kind words. By copying the employee an …
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