Jennifer Awrey

• How can organizations move away from traditional ratings-based reviews without losing accountability and clarity?
• Explore Veracyte’s innovative “VeraCycle” approach: replacing annual reviews with quarterly, theme-based conversations, supported by manager training and Workday tracking
• This shift has strengthened feedback culture, improved leadership capability, and accelerated alignment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment – delivering measurable engagement gains and reducing administrative burden across the business

This session explores how organizations can move beyond ratings-based reviews and annual cycles to create performance conversations that drive clarity, accountability, and growth. Learn how replacing rigid structures with continuous, theme-based discussions and manager enablement can strengthen feedback culture, improve leadership capability, and accelerate alignment in fast-paced environments.

• Why traditional ratings and annual reviews hinder engagement and agility
• Designing quarterly, theme-based conversations supported by technology and training
• Building trust and development through continuous feedback models
• Practical steps to reduce administrative burden while improving accountability