Fewer than half of workers say managers take performance reviews seriously, and even fewer employees say they receive constructive feedback, according to a survey by Adecco Staffing North America.
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"Workers may feel they are in the dark about how they fare in their boss' eyes and oftentimes, may think their employers are too busy with other work to help them see the light," said Raymond T. Roe, president of Adecco Staffing North America.
Roe says managers should provide regular feedback to employees and should be specific when they do.