For those who use 5-point rating scales for performance - does your company have an ideal target % for each rating to ensure distribution and differentiation? If so, can you share the company targets for each? We are having a hard time finding data/research on this specific practice.

We have a 4-rating scale. Our target/expectation (not mandatory) is around Rating 4. Up to 15% of the workforce is expected to achieve that rating. Between 16% and 20% require Divisional approval or conversation. We do not have a set expectation of the other ratings

Hi, Please find here a paragraph with some information that could help you. "...Gaussian Bell: The notion of the Gaussian bell refers to the graphical representation of a normal statistical distribution linked to a variable, whose representation is bell-shaped. To understand it quickly, what it represents is that in a central space that represents around 80% the majority of values ​​are concentrated, and that on the right and left a space of approximately 10% is left for each space where some values ​​appear below what was expected (on the left) and some values ​​above what was expected (on the right). What do companies represent with this, that 80% of their workers have an expected performance, that 10% have it below what was expected, and 10% above....."

We have a performance scale of three and no mandatory distribution. Although that, we suggest the following distribution: 10% below - 70% Meets - 20% above. Hope to help!