HR Glossary

What is Performance Review?

A formal evaluation of an employee's job performance, contributions, and growth over a specific period, typically conducted by their direct manager using structured criteria and documented feedback.

Why it matters in hiring

Performance Review 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 Conversation
• Performance Gap

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