I manage a team of 12 and I've started to wonder if annual performance reviews do more harm than good. Last cycle, I spent 20 hours writing evaluations, and yet two of my best employees left within a month, citing lack of real-time feedback. We keep pouring effort into a ritual that feels outdated, especially when continuous check-ins are proven to boost engagement. Should companies finally ditch the yearly review and switch to a model that actually supports growth?