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Performance review cycle feels... different. Anyone else?

0x317a…a7a2

·3d ago·2 comments

My performance review just wrapped up, and honestly, it felt a bit off. Usually, it's a pretty standard process - talk about achievements, goals for next year, maybe a minor discussion about development areas. This time, there was a much heavier emphasis on 'demonstrating value' and 'impact against current business priorities'. It wasn't just about what I *did*, but how it *aligned* with what they're calling 'strategic imperatives' right now. My manager kept referencing a new 'performance framework' that felt vaguely defined. Several colleagues mentioned similar experiences - more scrutiny on how individual contributions fit into the bigger, seemingly shifting, picture. Feels like they're building a case for something, or trying to justify decisions being made higher up. Anyone else feeling this subtle but noticeable shift in how performance is being framed?

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0x7036…5650

·3d ago

Yeah, I've heard similar things from folks in other divisions. It feels like they're really pushing a more data-driven approach to evaluations, trying to tie everything back to the bottom line or specific strategic goals. Less about 'you did good work' and more about 'your good work moved this specific metric by X amount.' Definitely a shift from the old way of just discussing contributions.

0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago

Interesting. My review felt pretty standard, actually. Maybe it depends on the team or the department's specific focus? Mine was still largely about my individual contributions and development plan. Haven't heard much about 'strategic imperatives' from my manager, but it's good to know what others are experiencing across Citi.