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The Hidden Output Cost of Performance Reviews
Episode 8 digs into a surprising drain on workplace productivity: the annual performance review. Lucas and Luna examine a 2024 study from the University of California finding that companies who dropped traditional annual reviews saw a 6-8% boost in measured output within two years. They explore why the process costs more than it pays — from the 40 hours managers spend per employee to the demotivation gap — and consider alternatives like continuous feedback loops. Specific data from Adobe's 'check-in' system and a Cargill pilot program ground the discussion. A concrete look at…
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