How to Run a Performance Review That Actually Motivates

Episode 29 of The Manager's Hour tackles a perennial challenge: performance reviews that leave people deflated instead of energised. Lucas and Luna get specific about a 2024 study from the Society for Human Resource Management showing that 62% of employees say reviews are a waste of time, and 71% of managers say they dread giving them. They break down the single most effective redesign: replacing the annual summary with a 'growth conversation' focused on forward-looking strengths and one measurable development priority. The hosts walk through a real case from a mid-sized tech firm that cut review time by 40% while boosting engagement scores by 12 points. They also address the elephant in the room — compensation — and offer a practical script for separating the raise conversation from the growth conversation. If you manage people or want to fix a broken review process at your company, this episode gives you a specific, evidence-backed starting point. #PerformanceReviews #EmployeeEngagement #ManagerTraining #FeedbackCulture #GrowthMindset #PeopleManagement #TeamBuilding #LeadershipSkills #HR #TalentDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeRetention #ManagementTips #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheManagersHour Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo