Do it in writing. The employee will understand it better and it will provide a record. Have the employee sign it, acknowledging that there has been a discussion. Use the job description as a base line against which to measure performance. Be aware of the Halo Effect of giving an employee a high rating because of an isolated incidence of good … [Read more...]
Performance Appraisals
February 27, 2013 by
Most supervisors dislike giving an employee a performance appraisal because it is like someone criticizing a son or a daughter. They are apprehensive about offering criticism because they believe it may discourage an employee and create a problem. Actually, if they don't give an honest, constructive appraisal they may appear to be hypocrites … [Read more...]