Q&A: Why self-appraisals may not be best way to judge job performance

Phys.org12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Research indicates that self-appraisals in annual employee reviews may not accurately reflect job performance, as factors like gender and race can influence outcomes, according to Phys.org. This raises concerns about the fairness of promotions, raises, and layoffs based on these evaluations.

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