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Performance Reviews & Gender Bias - Being Judged for Who You Are Not What You Do #25
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Performance Reviews & Gender Bias - Being Judged for Who You Are Not What You Do #25

A recent study reveals that 88% of high-performing women receive personality-based critiques in performance reviews, significantly more than high-performing men (12%). This gendered feedback often relies on stereotypes, labelling women as "collaborative" or "helpful" while men are described as "confident" or "ambitious." Experts argue that focusing on personality traits is unproductive; instead, reviews should concentrate on specific behaviours and actionable steps for improvement. This approach not only offers clearer feedback but also reduces employee turnover, as a separate study shows that employees receiving low-quality feedback are 63% more likely to quit. Ultimately, shifting from personality judgments to concrete, behavioral feedback benefits both employees and employers.

https://fortune.com/2024/08/08/most-high-performing-women-recieve-negative-feedback-quit-jobs/

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