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Done right, performance reviews can help employees improve and drive your company toward greater success. But if handled poorly, they can have a harmful effect on morale and motivation.
So how can you achieve a good balance and institute a performance review process that captures the positives and minimizes the negatives? Here are some guidelines for more effective performance reviews.
The type of performance review that works best for you will depend on the size of your business, the experience of your managers and your overall supervisory structure. You may find that incorporating elements from a variety of different approaches is most efficient. Some common methods include:
Evaluate your employees based on progress toward stated goals, not subjective standards like personality.
For managers and employees alike, performance reviews are often a burden to complete. Bad habits or careless practices can complicate matters. For more effective reviews, avoid making these common mistakes:
Performance reviews provide a way to recognize accomplishments and guide employees toward continuous improvement.
If an employee’s performance ever becomes a problem, however, you want to handle it carefully. This includes progressive discipline and prompt, appropriate documentation. The Progressive Discipline Smart App from HRdirect can help you take control of the situation while also providing a legal “paper trail” if termination becomes the only option.
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