Distribution
In JustScore:
It’s the visual pattern of scores across your team, showing how many are meeting, exceeding, or falling behind expectations. It exposes when teams overrate everyone as “excellent” or underrate due to bias.
Definition
Distribution shows how performance ratings are spread across a population — revealing patterns, outliers, and balance.
Why do Distribution matter?
Because if everyone's "exceeding," no one is.
- For Managers: Spot rating inflation or deflation fast.
- For Team Members: Fair comparisons across teams.
- For HR: Data to support calibration and equity reviews.
How do you use "Distribution" in JustScore?
- Generate distribution reports by team, function, or org.
- Review for fairness and consistency.
- Use insights to guide calibration discussions.
Example of "Distribution"
The distribution chart showed 80% of Engineering rated 'exceeds' vs. 40% in Sales — time for calibration.
Explore Related Terms
Rating distribution
Calibration
Normalisation
FAQs
What is distribution in performance management?
The spread of ratings across a team or organization.
Why does distribution matter?
It reveals rating bias and ensures fairness.
How do you fix a skewed distribution?
Through calibration sessions and clearer criteria.