February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025
Performance review mistakes and how to avoid them
They roll around every year, but it always feels like people could do a better job at executing them. Here's some common mistakes to avoid.
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Meg Adams
Meg is Senior Director of Engineering at The New York Times.
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