Silent Struggles: Contractors Often Lack Critical Feedback, Hindering Performance

A DEV Community article highlights a common issue where underperforming contractors often receive no direct feedback from client teams. The typical pattern involves teams working around the individual's shortcomings until their contract is quietly not renewed. This lack of communication means the contractor never learns what went wrong and repeats the same mistakes elsewhere. The article argues contractors deserve the same direct, specific, and private feedback as full-time colleagues to improve performance. It also emphasizes the importance of proper onboarding and praising good contractors to ensure their return.