Talent Reviews: Building Bench Strength for the Future (with Sara Bovey Covey)

Dec 15, 2025
31 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about assessing employees' performance and potential with author Sara Bovey Covey.

Topics include:

  • What a talent review is
  • Why talent reviews matter
  • The talent review mindset
  • Critical elements for a solid talent review process
  • Challenges leaders face during talent reviews

In this episode's listener question, we're asked how HR professionals can grow their skills without leading their jobs. In the news, a Money.com article ranked the five best job search sites.

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