Aberdeen's studies show that there is a direct correlation between an employee's engagement level and their alignment to the organization. In fact, they have shown that they are nearly the exact same thing. The fact is that engaged individuals quickly adapt, spending maximum effort on activities sure to impact the bottom line.

Best-in-class organizations use performance reviews to:

• Cascade organization goals down to the individual level to boost productivity and growth.
• Provide periodic progress status checks as a part of their organizational culture, rather than once a year communication.
• Retain and keep top performers motivated by linking performance to learning, development and succession.