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Hershey - Performance review season and its impact on morale
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0x1cd8…e6e5So, performance review season is here (or just wrapped up) at Hershey, and I'm curious how everyone's feeling about it this year. Seems like there's always a bit of tension around reviews, but with the current market, it feels amplified. Are the ratings reflecting actual contributions, or is there a sense that the company is using this as a subtle way to manage headcount or identify 'underperformers' even without explicit layoffs?
I've heard a few whispers about certain teams getting tighter feedback than usual, and the bell curve feels especially sharp this time around. Anyone else picking up on this? It's tough to put your all into your work when you're not sure if your job security is tied to a ranking system that feels arbitrary sometimes. Just looking to see if this is a common sentiment or if it's just my department's anxiety spilling over. How are your reviews impacting your day-to-day motivation?