[lostapathy]

It could be worse.

I used to work for the state of Kansas and we had most of this, except we didn’t get raises, nor were non-performers culled out. We probably lost a month of productivity each year due to the work and anxiety the process caused, yet the process had no bearing on anything.

[mgkimsal]

> yet the process had no bearing on anything.

Possibly had a bearing on compliance stuff that wasn't relevant to anything you were doing. Having to have an annual review may be some legislative requirement that makes little sense for what you're doing. (or, at least for the level of time/effort involved).

[lostapathy]

Perhaps - but if so, management should relay that information so that people understand. Pointless stress is horrible for morale and productivity.

[mgkimsal]

I totally agree.