What is the annual performance review and what are its goals

The annual performance review is a structured and confidential conversation between leader and employee that is separated from the daily business. The annual performance review complements the everyday communication and encourages a structured dialog. It is not supposed to substitute other conversations (such as evaluation, feedback or planning conversations). Usually, the following topics are discussed:

• Review of the past year and the current situation with a focus on the working situation, working performance, working satisfaction, and cooperation with leadership and colleagues
• Interdisciplinary as well as subject specific competencies and HR Development needs as well as possibilities
• Agreements and goals for the upcoming year.