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DuPont - Performance review cycle feels different this year

0x2e8f…59bc

·26d ago·2 comments

So, the annual performance reviews are wrapping up/have wrapped up for most people. For me, this cycle felt way more intense and, frankly, a bit arbitrary compared to previous years. There was a lot more emphasis on 'future potential' and 'strategic alignment' rather than actual deliverables from the past year. Some colleagues who I know have been performing consistently well are getting middling reviews, while others who seem less engaged are somehow getting praised. It feels like there's an agenda being pushed, and maybe it's tied to cost-cutting or restructuring down the line. It's hard to stay motivated when you feel like your contributions aren't being accurately assessed, and it makes you wonder what the criteria really are. Anyone else experience something similar in their review this year?

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0x3ef5…7b77

·26d ago

I've noticed a similar shift. It feels like the metrics have become less tangible, focusing more on subjective assessments of how well one *might* fit into future plans. This can be frustrating when you've hit all your targets for the year and still don't get the recognition you expected. It makes it hard to plan your career development when the criteria seem to be constantly moving or based on guesswork rather than solid results.

0x317a…a7a2

·26d ago

Interesting, that's definitely not the feedback I've heard from my department. We actually felt this year's review cycle was more objective, with clearer links between individual contributions and departmental goals. It might be a case of different business units or leadership styles interpreting the guidelines differently. Could be worth seeking clarification from HR or your manager about the specific criteria being used.