Employee feedback is an undoubtedly critical component of long-term career growth.
In fact, 82% of employees want to receive feedback — regardless of if it’s positive or negative.
Additionally, while it can be scary to receive feedback, particularly from your manager, it’s ultimately intended to help you become a better employee.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to receive. Despite what I know about the importance of feedback for growth, when I hear my manager say “You’ve been doing great, but … ” I still tense up.
A stress response to negative feedback is completely natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessary. To help you receive negative feedback more open-mindedly, CashNetUSA put together the following infographic.
Take a look to learn how to feel at-ease the next time your manager delivers constructive feedback.