Amazon Mandates List of Annual Accomplishments For Employees

Amazon has officially updated its internal performance review system, known as “Forte,” mandating that corporate employees submit a list of three to five specific accomplishments from the past year.

This procedural shift, detailed in internal memos released in early 2026, marks a departure from the company’s historically open-ended self-assessments toward a more rigorous, data-driven evaluation of individual impact.

From “Super Powers” to Specific Deliverables for Amazon Employees

In previous years, Amazon’s Forte reviews were criticized by some for being too subjective, often asking employees to reflect on their “super powers” or how they contribute when at their best.

The 2026 update formalizes the process by requiring “specific examples” of projects, goals, or process improvements.

According to internal guidelines, an accomplishment is defined as a concrete deliverable that shows a measurable impact on the business.

Interestingly, the company is also encouraging employees to document “innovative risks,” even those that did not achieve the intended results, provided they demonstrate the “Think Big” or “Invent and Simplify” leadership principles.

The “Jassy Discipline” and Compensation

This overhaul is seen as a cornerstone of CEO Andy Jassy’s broader push for corporate discipline.

Amazon recently eliminated 14,000 managerial roles and implemented a strict return-to-office mandate.

The new Forte requirements now aim to increase accountability across the company’s 350,000 corporate staff.

The stakes for these submissions are high, as Forte remains the primary driver for “Overall Value” (OV) ratings.

These ratings directly dictate annual pay increases, stock grants, and promotion eligibility.

The company now instructs managers to weigh these three to five accomplishments against peer feedback and its 16 Leadership Principles.

This evaluation determines an employee’s total compensation.

Industry-Wide “Year of Intensity”

Amazon’s move mirrors a tightening of performance standards across Silicon Valley.

With Meta’s “Year of Efficiency” and Google’s refined “GRAD” system, the era of “soft” performance reviews appears to be ending.

Industry analysts suggest that by forcing employees to “bring the receipts” of their work, Amazon is positioning itself to be leaner and more competitive.

This shift occurs as the company scales its massive investments in Generative AI and robotics.

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