How To Implement Standardized Employee Reviews: 15 Tips

In the past few years, startups have become legendary for shucking traditional workplace customs—or so the stereotypes go. Ranging from providing built-in coffee bars and froyo to having completely open-space floor plans to flexible remote work hours, startups have become known for eschewing bigger, older, established company culture. Yet, as companies scale, the importance of some tried-and-true processes becomes clear.

For example, more established practices such as employee/manager review checkpoints and annual feedback sessions are valuable for teams of all sizes and growth stages. But for entrepreneurs just starting out, implementing standardized reviews can be daunting. To help, 15 members and HR veterans of Forbes Human Resources Council, including SkillPath's Vice President of Training Operations, Michele Markey, share their best tips for managers getting started with reviews for the first time.