Performance reviews—dreaded by many, effective for few.

According to Gallup, only 2% of CHROs from Fortune 500 companies strongly believe that their performance management systems inspire employees to improve. Even more concerning, just 20% of employees feel that their reviews are transparent, fair, or motivational.

Despite these discouraging statistics, the annual performance review persists in many organizations. Fortunately, there are forward-thinking exceptions—like today’s guest, Robert Neiuber.

Robert Neiuber, Senior Human Resources Director for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, has been with the City for a decade. He led a progressive shift from traditional performance reviews to a dynamic performance development approach during his tenure. This new system prioritizes future growth over past performance, equipping employees with the tools they need for managing their careers.

In this episode, Robert details the City’s journey to eliminate performance reviews. He shares the motivations behind the change, the implementation process, and how they successfully rolled out the initiative, including navigating union considerations.

Robert also dives into the specifics of their current performance development system, known as MAPs, and discusses their ongoing plans for improvement.

As organizations continue to grapple with the limitations of traditional performance reviews, Robert’s insights offer a powerful blueprint for those ready to make the shift.

Tune in to learn how you can start moving towards a more dynamic and growth-focused approach to performance management in your own organization.

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Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertneiuber/