8 Ways Black Women Can Get The Most Out of Their Year-End Performance Review

<p>The end of the year often signals the annual performance review. </p> <p>For some women, these can feel like a minefield to navigate, from being uncertain how to articulate their performance,  navigating toxic bosses to microaggressions and more.</p> <p>But with the unbalanced career field for Black women, the importance of these conversations cannot be diminished.  For a process so often attached to important outcomes, from salary increases, bonus payments and promotions it’s no wonder these reviews can be an anxious time.      </p> <p>Recently I came across the term "protective hesitation" - the definition given was when a leader fails to give constructive criticism to an employee out of fear of being perceived as racist, sexist, homophobic, or any other prejudice. </p> <p>Or as I’d prefer an appraiser not giving necessary feedback because they are worried about the appraisee’s reaction and want to avoid a difficult conversation.</p> <p>It’s definitely been an issue I’ve observed in my career and a factor highly pertinent to Black women.</p> <p>So let me share 8 tips to help you get the most out of your year end performance review.  </p> <p> Download my free "5 Secrets Black Women Need To Know About Career Change After 40" guide here: https://janicesutherland.ck.page/5secretsblackwomenneedtoknow ---------------------------------------------------------- Register for the 2022 Leverage Your Career Virtual Retreat | https://janicesutherland.ck.page/virtualretreat2022 ---------------------------------------------------------- Did you enjoy this video? “Subscribe” to my weekly Monday Morning Motivation Message + Career design strategy, stories to inspire, events & programs for Mid-career Black women & access to information I only share with subscribers - direct to your inbox to support & guide your journey a fabulous midlife - https://janicesutherland.ck.page/newsletter ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Reinvention BluePrint for Women of Color program here: htt