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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon is changing its appraisal system, and it wants employees to work ‘like' CEO Andy Jassy for salary increase or risk …
Amazon has officially integrated its Leadership Principles into employee evaluations for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the company assesses corporate workforce performance. The new three-tiered system formally embeds the company's 16 core values into quarterly reviews, determining everything from salary increases to potential performance improvement plans. Starting with this quarter's mid-year review cycle, Amazon managers will evaluate employees across three criteria: Leadership Principles adherence, performance, and potential. These factors combine to create an Overall Value score that directly impacts career progression and compensation decisions. Only 5% Amazon employees can earn elite "role model" status The initiative reflects CEO Andy Jassy 's ongoing effort to create a more disciplined workforce and strengthen corporate culture. Over the past year, Jassy has implemented a full return-to-office mandate, reduced management layers, and updated compensation models to better reward top performers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never turn off your computer again, if you own a mouse DesertOrder Play Now Undo The updated evaluation process combines Leadership Principles adherence with "performance" and "potential" ratings to determine an Overall Value (OV) score for each corporate employee. This score directly influences salary increases and determines whether workers may be placed on performance improvement plans. According to internal documents obtained by Business Insider, only 5% of employees will qualify for the top "role model" grade when measuring Leadership Principles behavior. The company's spokesperson Sam Stephenson said these changes "streamline the process for managers and help to ensure greater consistency." Amazon maintains its controversial stack-ranking system Amazon's performance review approach continues to face scrutiny from employees who describe the system as "predatory and opaque." The company maintains its contentious stack-ranking culture, where managers categorize employees into five performance tiers with predetermined percentages. Teams with over 50 employees must place 20% in the top tier, while 5% are designated as "Least Effective." This quota system has drawn criticism for potentially forcing managers to rank capable employees poorly to meet distribution requirements. The move aligns with broader industry trends as tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta have also implemented stricter performance management policies this year. Amazon's Leadership Principles, which emphasize customer focus and cost discipline, have long guided business decisions but now carry formal weight in individual career outcomes. Amazon regularly reviews its performance processes to support employee growth and development, according to company representatives.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Second round of admissions to Delhi Govt schools for Classes 10, 12 to begin next week
The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has announced that a second round of admissions for Classes 10 and 12 in Delhi government schools will begin next week, targeting students who missed the initial admission window in March. In a circular issued by the DoE, it was clarified that the application forms will be made available from next week across designated centres. These forms will allow eligible students to seek admission in government-run schools operating under the DoE. However, this round specifically excludes admissions to Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas (RPVVs), Schools of Specialised Excellence (SoSE), and Schools of Excellence (SoE). This move comes as part of the DoE's efforts to ensure that students who, for any reason, failed to participate in the March cycle, are given another opportunity to secure admission and continue their education without disruption. Eligibility strictly for Delhi residents The DoE has strictly specified that only students residing in Delhi are eligible to apply in this phase. Applicants will be required to furnish proof of residence within Delhi along with standard academic records and identity documentation at the time of form submission and verification. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never turn off your computer again, if you own a mouse DesertOrder Play Now Undo An official from the DoE, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the second admission round is primarily aimed at preventing dropouts and supporting mid-year academic integration. Admissions limited to DoE-run government schools It is important to note that the admissions will be applicable only to Delhi government schools that come directly under the purview of the DoE. Special category schools such as RPVVs and SoSEs will not entertain fresh applications in this cycle, as they have separate selection criteria and admission schedules. Next steps and important dates Exact dates for the commencement of application distribution and submission deadlines are expected to be published on the official DoE website and at individual schools by early next week. Students and parents are advised to keep an eye on the official announcements and be ready with the necessary documents. With this second opportunity, the Delhi government reiterates its commitment to inclusive education and ensuring that all eligible students are accommodated within the academic framework, even if they missed the earlier admission window. With inputs from PTI Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
