It is pretty clear: everyone hates the performance review. The Wall Street Journal, every so often, writes an editorial saying it is time to get rid of the performance review. Invariably, it is incredibly popular, with workers across the country chiming in with stories of their own horrible experiences. The battle cry is similar to dozens of other populist arguments favoring the proverbial little guy against “the man”. But, like many populist arguments, what it lacks in precision and real-life applicability it makes up for in appeal. The fact is, performance reviews of some sort are an essential part of …Read more »