Should You Be Calibrating Your Performance Evaluations?
Jasmijn C. Bol et al.
What the paper says
Calibration committees are groups of managers who come together to review and adjust employee performance ratings, typically submitted by direct supervisors. Their aim is to improve the fairness, consistency, and accuracy of evaluations by aligning rating standards across teams, facilitating information sharing, and mitigating individual biases. While widely adopted, calibration remains a subject of debate, with questions about both its effectiveness and unintended consequences. Drawing on recent research, this article examines how calibration committees function, why organizations rely on them, and the potential pitfalls in their design and implementation. It offers practical guidance for HR professionals and managers seeking to enhance the fairness and impact of their performance evaluation systems through more thoughtful calibration practices.
Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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