Performance Reviews
Performance reviews are generally performed by the manager or supervisor of the employee. Performance reviews are an opportunity for frank conversations between the employee and manager about the quality of work, work assignments, working conditions, personal behaviors, or perceived positive and/or negative attitudes. Many employee appraisals are … Keep Reading → based on job objectives, the weaknesses and strengths of the employee, suitability for promotion and the employee’s contribution to the organization. In many performance appraisals, the employee self-rates his or her abilities on a list of job competencies such as completing tasks on time, accuracy of work, or technical skills. The manager then rates the employees on the same qualities. The difference in rating scores on these competencies becomes the basis for a personal job evaluation and career development conversation. Performance reviews are always stressful, but turning them into coaching opportunities and career development conversations makes them productive. Learn more about how to conduct a performance review here.
