How does the rigidity of the annual performance review cycle negatively affect salaried employee motivation?

Answer

Stellar performance delivered early in the year might not translate into a tangible financial reward until December or the following year.

The delay between delivering exceptional results and receiving a corresponding pay adjustment dampens the motivational feedback loop inherent in the fixed annual review structure.

How does the rigidity of the annual performance review cycle negatively affect salaried employee motivation?
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