HR Glossary

What is Performance Conversation?

A structured dialogue between a manager and an employee focused on reviewing current performance, setting expectations, identifying development opportunities, and aligning individual work with team and organizational goals.

Why it matters in hiring

Performance Conversation comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with P

• Peer Learning
• Peer Review
• Pension Plan
• Performance Appraisal
• Performance-Based Pay
• Performance Bonus
• Performance Gap
• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

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