Our company likes the idea of annual reviews. I've been here for six years now, and as the EA to the owner my review often only happens if I push for it. Our previous HR person would assume my boss would take care of it, and it wouldn't be until I say something (even though my annual work anniversary is in his calendar every year) that a review happens. This year, especially the past six months, I have taken on a lot. I was the acting HR person (ours quit and it was months before we found a new, wonderful, person to fill the role) as well as working on my EA role. I work in restoration and two weeks before what would be my annual review we had a catastrophic water event occur in our town. Not the best timing. My boss and I were texting after work one night and I mentioned that it was my 6-year work anniversary on Monday (this was Friday) and I jokingly added, "Don't worry, I'm not going to quit or ask for a raise" (as that's what a lot of people have been doing). He acknowledge that he recalled it was my anniversary, "meant" to say something, even discussed it with his wife (who is our CFO) and he concluded with "We will talk Monday". That Monday would have been December 6th and has come and gone.
Question(s): Does anyone else have difficulty getting performance reviews done on time, and do you have any tips on how to approach the subject again. If your business is in the busiest period they've had all year, and holidays are approaching, would a recommendation to meet in the New Year (and schedule it FIRM) be a possible best solution?