This Forrester Consulting Thought Leadership Paper explores the need for a transformation in employee performance management. Companies are seeking greater agility and insight in the process, but current annual performance reviews are not yet continuous. Continuous performance management is shown to drive business results. The paper provides key recommendations for companies looking to improve their performance management process. Forrester Consulting is an independent research-based consulting firm that helps leaders succeed in their organizations. They offer a range of services, from strategy sessions to custom projects, to connect clients with expert research analysts. The opinions expressed in the paper are subject to change and are based on the best available resources at the time of writing.