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What are performance metrics?

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What are performance metrics?

Performance metrics

Performance metrics are used to measure the behavior, activities, and performance of a business. This should be in the form of data that measures required data within a range, allowing a basis to be formed supporting the achievement of overall business goals. Measuring performance through metrics is key to seeing how employees are working, and whether targets are being met.

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