Mitarbeitergespräch

performance review meeting

noun mit-ar-BY-ter-geh-shpraekh Rare

Also means

employee appraisal

Usage Note

Mitarbeitergespräch is the structured annual or semi-annual one-to-one between manager and employee covering goals, feedback, and development. It is distinct from a disciplinary hearing (Personalgespräch) and is seen as a collaborative process.

Examples

"Im Mitarbeitergespräch wurden ihre Ziele für das nächste Jahr besprochen."

Natural Translation

In the performance review meeting, her goals for the next year were discussed.

Literal Translation

In the employee-talk were her goals for the next year discussed.

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