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5 top performance phrases to ace an employee review

Providing clear and concise feedback in a performance review or a 1-2-1 meeting isn’t always easy to deliver, as managers can often go off on a tangent and discuss other matters that may be irrelevant to the employees progress or achievement.

This can lead to many employees feeling underwhelmed and confused about what they need to do next to ensure they are meeting targets and expectations in future.

To ensue you are giving the most positive feedback and helpful advice, HR Grapevine has created a list of top phrases you should be using during a performance review, to help you get the very best out of your employees.

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