{"id":132751,"date":"2024-05-08T18:19:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=132751"},"modified":"2024-05-08T18:19:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:19:50","slug":"performance-review-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/performance-review-period\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Performance Review Period?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance reviews are an <\/span><b>essential cog in the wheel of employee development and organizational growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They help you identify an employee\u2019s <\/span><b>strengths and weaknesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you know which areas you need to tackle to address any potential <\/span><b>performance gaps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But how often should you conduct them? What\u2019s the ideal <\/span><b>performance review period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Is it better to hold <\/span><b>quarterly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance reviews, <\/span><b>mid-year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance reviews, <\/span><b>end-of-year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance reviews, or <\/span><b>annual <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance reviews?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s guide for employers, we are going to break down <\/span><b>everything you need to know about performance review periods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you design the <\/span><b>optimum schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your workforce. We will also highlight how using the right <\/span><b>tools and technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you streamline the process so that your all-important employee development wheel runs smoothly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#What\">What is a Performance Review?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#How\">Performance Review Period: How Often Should You Schedule Reviews?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Dashboard\">What Is a Performance Management Dashboard?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Factorial\">How Factorial Can Enhance Your Performance Reviews<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/performance-management\">Create employee performance reviews to gain insight into your workforce<\/a> \ud83d\ude80<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/request-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-130408 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"factorial hr software demo\" width=\"813\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"What\"><\/a>What is a Performance Review?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee performance review, also known as a <\/span><b>performance appraisal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a critical component of an organization\u2019s overall <\/span><b>employee performance management strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Essentially, the aim is to discuss <\/span><b>the impact of an employee\u2019s performance on the business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and define <\/span><b>specific actions to help them grow and develop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike <\/span><b>competency assessments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which focus primarily on the specific skills and abilities of an employee, performance reviews are an opportunity to regularly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate an employee\u2019s output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify their strengths and weaknesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and review expectations, standards, and rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide guidance on any behaviors or other issues that they need to improve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about an employee\u2019s professional plans and expectations for the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind an employee that you value their work and support their development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set performance goals for the future to help employees grow and develop.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/performance-reviews\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have formed <\/span><b>an integral part of human resources development practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a number of decades now. However, not all organizations appreciate the value that they can bring, both to the business and to employees. As a result, many companies fail to invest the <\/span><b>time and resources <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">required to build an effective <\/span><b>performance review strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many more have stopped doing them altogether. And this can be a risky approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"How\"><\/a>Performance Review Period: How Often Should You Schedule Reviews?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we come to the crux of the matter: <\/span><b>How often should you schedule your performance reviews?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What\u2019s the ideal <\/span><b>performance review period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Is it better to hold <\/span><b>quarterly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance reviews, <\/span><b>mid-year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance reviews, <\/span><b>end-of-year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance reviews, or <\/span><b>annual <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance reviews?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d answer to this question as <\/span><b>each performance review period model has its own advantages and disadvantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The optimal frequency for you will depend on your organization\u2019s <\/span><b>strategic needs and goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the <\/span><b>pace and dynamics of your industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to make sure that your review periods <\/span><b>coincide with the completion of significant projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will make it easier to <\/span><b>extract meaningful insights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end of each period. Finally, think about <\/span><b>how often your teams need feedback to maintain agility and responsiveness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, you can ensure that performance reviews are not just a formality but a <\/span><b>valuable tool for continuous improvement and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all this in mind, let\u2019s take a look now at the <\/span><b>different performance review periods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you might consider for your internal appraisal process. As you read each section, think about <\/span><b>how each performance review period might work in your business <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and how each model might <\/span><b>benefit your workforce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both individually and as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Quarterly Performance Reviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quarterly performance review period is where you evaluate an employee\u2019s performance <\/span><b>every three months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aligning with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dol.ny.gov\/annual-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiscal calendar<\/a>. This frequency ensures that employees <\/span><b>receive feedback on a regular basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (compared to an annual performance review period). That way, they get more guidance on <\/span><b>what they are doing well<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>which <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/performance-gap\/\"><b>performance gaps<\/b><\/a><b> they need to address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before it becomes an issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the biggest benefit of a quarterly performance review period is that you can <\/span><b>set short-term performance goals that can be achieved within a three-month timeframe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is essential for promoting an environment of <\/span><b>continuous feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where <\/span><b>goals can be adjusted in line with shifting strategic goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, unless managed well, holding such frequent reviews can cause<\/span><b> stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for employees if they feel their performance is being micro-managed. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to make sure that reviews are conducted in a <\/span><b>supportive and constructive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manner. In other words, you should focus more on <\/span><b>growth and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than exclusively measuring metrics. Also, don&#8217;t forget to <\/span><b>balance feedback with positive reinforcement <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>recognize accomplishments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just areas of improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, holding performance reviews every three months can also be an <\/span><b>administrative burden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you don\u2019t have <\/span><b>the right tools in place to streamline the process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from start to finish (more on these tools later in the post).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mid-Year Performance Reviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mid-year performance review period is where you hold formal appraisals<\/span><b> every six months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, usually in line with the fiscal calendar (so, essentially, every 2 quarters). The biggest benefit of this review period frequency is that it offers <\/span><b>a balance between continuous feedback and a manageable workload for both reviewers and employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows enough time for employees to work on significant projects and for <\/span><b>meaningful development changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, a mid-year performance can result in <\/span><b>performance issues going undetected for longer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (compared to quarterly reviews), which could have a big impact on <\/span><b>overall performance and productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, in certain industries, mid-year reviews might coincide with peak busy periods, which can make scheduling and preparation a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>End-of-Year Performance Reviews\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An end-of-year performance review period is when you hold reviews at the <\/span><b>end of the fiscal year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It serves as a <\/span><b>summary of an employee&#8217;s contribution to the company\u2019s financial achievements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the direct impact that their performance has had on organizational output. These reviews are often used to make decisions about <\/span><b>year-end bonuses, promotions, and other rewards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest advantage of an end-of-year review is that it provides employers with a <\/span><b>comprehensive overview of an employee&#8217;s contributions and growth over a full fiscal year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This information is essential for <\/span><b>strategic planning and decision-making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the upcoming year. However, because feedback is not as frequent as a quarterly or mid-year performance review period, employees may <\/span><b>miss opportunities for earlier course corrections and ongoing development throughout the year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Annual Performance Reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, an annual performance review period is where you <\/span><b>review an employee\u2019s overall performance once a year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although seemingly similar to an end-of-year performance review, an annual review <\/span><b>doesn\u2019t have to coincide with the end of the fiscal year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, you can design <\/span><b>annual <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/performance-management-cycle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance management cycles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in line with <\/span><b>each employee\u2019s hire date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or another<\/span><b> significant date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specific to your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages and disadvantages are similar to those of the end-of-year performance review period. Most notably, an annual review provides a <\/span><b>holistic view of an employee&#8217;s performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, encompassing <\/span><b>achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement across the entire year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, as feedback is <\/span><b>restricted <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to once a year (compared to quarterly or mid-year reviews), there is always a <\/span><b>risk that performance issues go undetected until it is too late<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This once-a-year approach also risks accumulating a year&#8217;s worth of <\/span><b>stress and anxiety <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for employees, as they might feel their entire year&#8217;s worth of work is being judged in one sitting, which can affect <\/span><b>performance and morale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Continuous Performance Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, many companies these days find a <\/span><b>structured performance review period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be lacking. For one thing, trying to compress a year\u2019s worth of performance into a single review period is time-consuming. Especially when you consider that you need to do this for each of your employees. It makes far more sense to focus on <\/span><b>continuous evaluation throughout the year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and assess goal progress <\/span><b>on a regular basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other disadvantages of performance management systems used in the past include stress and pressure. For instance, with an annual review, an employee feels they only have <\/span><b>one opportunity each year to raise any concerns relating to their job, development and working environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And if you want your employees to improve their performance then they need <\/span><b>regular feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that they know what areas they need to work on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/continuous-performance-management-2\/\"><b>Continuous performance management<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CPM) is an HR tool for tracking, evaluating, and improving employee performance. It is based on the principles of <\/span><b>continuous analysis, agile management and real-time feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It involves setting <\/span><b>standards and expectations for performance and guiding employees to help them meet their goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees are then <\/span><b>monitored regularly and assessed against their performance standards and goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps companies identify and address any issues with poor performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important aspect of CPM is maintaining <\/span><b>regular reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This creates a <\/span><b>culture of open two-way dialogue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (not just top-down evaluation) and encourages employees to <\/span><b>take responsibility for their own professional development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This, in turn, builds <\/span><b>trust <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">within the company, creates <\/span><b>stronger relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between managers and employees, and helps employees <\/span><b>realize their true potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Companies that implement a CPM strategy find that it <\/span><b>increases employee engagement and performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>improves communication and retention levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Dashboard\"><\/a>What Is a Performance Management Dashboard?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A performance review dashboard is a strategic HR management tool that you can use to <\/span><b>measure, monitor, and manage your employee performance metrics and optimize business performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The right solution can help you improve employee performance, satisfaction, and motivation. Looking at the bigger picture, it can help your business achieve its organizational goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, a performance review dashboard is a <\/span><b>data visualization tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can offer you <\/span><b>invaluable business insights at the end of each performance review period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By analyzing the right data, you can create <\/span><b>targeted strategies that foster continuous growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a performance management dashboard gives you access to useful data like <\/span><b>employee information, criteria for evaluation, and ranking systems for unbiased and accurate measurement of employee performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also use the software to create<\/span><b> employee performance review forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>reports to keep track of your performance KPIs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in choosing the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/11-best-performance-management-software-in-2024\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your business is evaluating your <\/span><b>core objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You also need to determine <\/span><b>which metrics you will be analyzing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>how you will measure the performance of your employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finally, you need to decide <\/span><b>which platform or software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will use to manage your data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to consider is whether you have options for <\/span><b>goal setting, HR benchmarking, employee development strategies, KPI templates, measurement systems, and reporting features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should also have access to a <\/span><b>customizable interface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can <\/span><b>adapt metrics to your core business objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/request-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116212 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/08152657\/performance-management-300x143.jpeg\" alt=\"team management and performance management\" width=\"858\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/08152657\/performance-management-300x143.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/08152657\/performance-management.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Factorial\"><\/a>How Factorial Can Enhance Your Performance Reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we just saw in the previous section, a <\/span><b>performance review dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most effective system for managing your <\/span><b>performance <\/b><b>reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, your managers have access to <\/span><b>real-time performance data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the touch of a button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which solution is best?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><b>Factorial\u2019s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/performance-management\"><b>performance management software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create employee performance reviews to gain insight into your workforce, support employee development, and make more informed decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design employee development strategies in line with the objectives of your company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access real-time data on all feedback, annual summaries, regular check-ins, and established goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamline the performance management process with automated and centralized performance review periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use performance review cycles to make strategic decisions based on reliable, qualitative data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailor your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-performance-metrics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee performance metrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the needs of your company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate your performance review processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralize performance evaluations and track responses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perks don\u2019t end there, though. With Factorial\u2019s free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/360-review-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360-degree feedback template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can <\/span><b>quickly and easily evaluate your team&#8217;s skills, performance, abilities and more<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes it super easy to <\/span><b>identify areas for improvement that you can address during each performance review period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simply fill in the form and we will send it to you <\/span><b>free of charge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Performance reviews are an essential cog in the wheel of employee development and organizational growth. They help you identify an employee\u2019s strengths and weaknesses so that you know which areas you need to tackle to address any potential performance gaps. 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