Should a company rate its staff? A former Amazon exec says 'stack ranking' is useful when done right
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-05 10:31:28
Summary
The article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of stack ranking, a controversial employee rating system popularized by Jack Welch. The former Amazon attorney, Alykhan Sunderji, shares his experience with stack ranking at Amazon and argues that it can be helpful for evaluating employees and improving performance. However, there are concerns about bias and the negative impact it can have on employees. The article also mentions other companies that have used similar systems and the mixed reactions they have received. Sunderji advises employees to make the most out of their employers and use the training and feedback they receive to improve their skills.
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