Prescription for Performance Management: What Healthcare Employees Really Need

Published On:
October 01, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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85% of healthcare employees say their performance management process is simple and respects their time¹. That simplicity—paired with clarity and fairness—can make or break employee engagement. This piece reveals what employees value most in performance systems and how those preferences shape productivity, motivation, and career growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • 80% of employees found their goals clear and understandable, but only 45% felt they were achievable.
  • Ratings were split evenly between qualitative and quantitative methods, yet 50% didn’t understand how ratings impacted pay.
  • Monthly feedback was most common, with 75% receiving timely input and 60% feeling fairly rated.
  • Only 10% of employees received a promotion, despite 45% understanding what was required to get promoted.

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