Learn to Give Constructive Feedback
Most employees want and expect feedback. That nugget of insight may not come as a surprise, but some of the following statistics, drawn out of research published by Zippia, might:
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65% of employees desire more feedback than they currently receive.
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Companies that invest in regular employee feedback have nearly 15% lower turnover rates than organizations where employees do not receive feedback.
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69% of employees say they would work harder if they felt their efforts were being recognized through feedback.
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Of employees who are considered “highly engaged,” 43% receive weekly feedback.
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98% of employees disengage from their work when the receive little or no feedback.
Whether you’re a team leader, manager, or executive, these numbers hopefully trigger two introspective questions: “Am I giving enough feedback to my employees?” and, “When I do provide feedback, am I giving it effectively?”
Feedback vs. Performance Reviews
First, let’s clear the air. Annual performance reviews are not the same as feedback. In fact, Forbes.com reports that only 14% of employees feel that performance reviews help them improve. Predefined evaluation metrics—which often function as checklists and scoresheets for employees—tend to be inaccurate and don’t effectively measure an employee’s job performance or contributions.
The ambiguities in performance reviews—especially when meant to generalize and ...
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