Performance Ratings vs. Actual Performance: Making Mid-Year Conversations Count SESSION DESCRIPTION (Website & SHRM) Ratings don’t drive performance—conversations do. This session refocuses mid-year reviews on clarity, growth, and meaningful feedback that actually supports performance. We will discuss how to link SMARTER goals to energizing conversations! PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE • Mid-year review scenarios • Exploration of alternatives to ratings • Peer discussion on feedback practices WHY THIS SESSION MATTERS Mid-year reviews are often missed opportunities to realign expectations and momentum. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Discuss what gets in the way of a no-surprise mid-year conversation Evaluate how feedback quality influences performance outcomes • Distinguish ratings from conversation-driven review approaches • Apply practical tools to strengthen mid-year performance conversations MorganHR is recognized by SHRM and HRCI to offer professional development credit. Participation in this program qualifies for 1.0 SHRM PDC and 1.0 HRCI recertification credit. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ywvHvldgQC-9p_vwJhAWPg + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export 00 days 00 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds Date Jun 25 2026 Time 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location Virtual / Zoom Category MorganHR Events Organizer Stacy Fenner Phone (847)719-9060 Email sfenner@morganhr.com