Why Performance Management Needs a Rethink – and What Comes Next

About the episode

Performance reviews have long been a staple in the workplace, but are they truly helping people grow?

In this episode, Simpplr’s Chief People Officer Miriam Connaughton sits down with Dr. Edie Goldberg, a future-of-work expert, organizational psychologist, and author. They explore why it’s time to move beyond outdated performance management practices and embrace a more impactful approach: performance enablement.

Together, they look at the data, the psychology, and the unintended consequences of traditional systems. They also discuss why these practices may be holding people back more than helping them move forward.

You’ll hear insights on everything from the bias built into ratings to the power of timely feedback, recognition, and AI-driven coaching. This conversation is full of practical ideas to help leaders rethink how they support employee performance.

If your team is still relying on year-end reviews and merit-based checkboxes, this episode will give you a clearer path toward a more modern, people-first approach.

Guest information

Edie Goldberg

With over 30 years of experience in designing HR systems to improve business results, we have deep experience across a wide variety of industries allowing us to draw upon the most appropriate cutting-edge solutions to meet your needs. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible approach in how we work with our clients to best meet their needs; whether that is acting as an advisor to your team or providing complete project management from start to implementation.

Edie Goldberg, Ph.D. is the founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates. She is a nationally recognized expert in HR strategy, talent management, and organization effectiveness.  She focuses her practice on designing HR systems to attract, engage, develop and retain employees. She is the co-author of The Inside Gig: How Sharing Untapped Talent Across Boundaries Unleashes Organizational Capacity.