Performance Appraisal

 Performance Appraisal

                                                       Source: www.hrmexam.com
Periodic evaluations of an employee's work performance in respect to a set of objectives and goals are known as performance appraisals. The results of this process are used to make informed decisions about remuneration, promotion, employee development, staffing, and succession planning for both the individual employee and the firm.


The competencies required by the organization and the competencies relevant to the employee's position are typically included in the performance evaluation.

Based on the assessment, the appraiser, who is usually a supervisor or manager, will give the employee constructive, actionable feedback. As a result, the person is given the guidance they require to progress and develop in their position.

A performance assessment can also be an opportunity for the company to recognize employee accomplishments and future potential, depending on the sort of feedback provided.

 

What is the aim of a performance evaluation?

A performance evaluation has two purposes: it helps the company determine the worth and productivity of its employees, and it also helps employees grow in their roles.



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Organizational benefit

Employee evaluations can have a significant impact on an organization's effectiveness. They give firms insight into how employees contribute and allow them to:

  • -        Determine how management may improve working conditions to boost productivity and quality of work.
  • -        Address concerns with behavior before they have an influence on departmental productivity.
  • -        Recognize employees' abilities and skills to encourage them to contribute more.
  • -        Assist employees in improving their skills and careers.
  • -        Improve strategic decision-making in instances where layoffs, succession planning, or internal filling of available positions are required.


Benefit for employee


Employees should receive favorable feedback from their performance reviews. The knowledge gathered by evaluating and discussing an employee's performance can be useful in the following ways:


  • -        Recognize and thank an employee for their accomplishments and contributions.
  • -        Recognize a promotion or bonus opportunity.
  • -        Recognize and support the need for extra training or education to advance the profession.
  • -        Determine the exact areas where you may develop your talents.
  • -        Motivate an employee by making them feel a part of their professional progress.
  • -        Discuss an employee's long-term ambitions openly.

 

The procedure of performance evaluation

-        Human Resources is frequently involved in the evaluation process, assisting managers and supervisors in performing individual appraisals within their departments.

  • -        A procedure for evaluation must be developed.
  • -        Each employee's required competencies and job requirements must be written down.
  • -        Employee performance is evaluated on an individual basis.
  • -        The manager and employee will meet one-on-one to discuss the review.
  • -        Employees and managers should talk about future objectives.
  • -        Human resources use appraisal data for reporting, promotions, bonuses, and succession planning.


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Reference

Valamis. (2020). Valamis. [online] Available at: https://www.valamis.com/hub/performance-appraisal. [Accessed on 12.12.2021]

Comments

  1. Anuruddha ShanakaDecember 12, 2021 at 10:47 PM

    Performance appraisal helps to keep a record of each employee's job performance, including what efforts they have made and what have they achieved.

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  2. NadeeshDecember 13, 2021 at 9:08 PM

    Effective performance appraisal relies on clear performance standards being established and discussed with employees.

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  3. Samantha DematawalaDecember 13, 2021 at 10:08 PM

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  4. Samantha DematawalaDecember 14, 2021 at 1:37 AM

    nicely clarified. thanks

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  5. Udani NissankaDecember 15, 2021 at 8:03 PM

    Very useful information. Thanks for sharing

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  6. Nayana AbeysingheDecember 15, 2021 at 10:43 PM

    Periodical performance appraisal must comprehensive ly address employee's positives and negatives which is one of the motivation factor. It will be usefull at the time of increments and promotions.

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  7. Shrimantha WijesingheDecember 15, 2021 at 10:49 PM

    Very interesting & informative blog

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  8. Duminda GunathilakeDecember 16, 2021 at 5:47 AM

    One of the finest post I have ever seen inrespect of this topic .Great work, keep it up.

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  9. Lasath KarunanayakeDecember 17, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    Effective performance appraisal relies on clear performance standards being established and discussed with employees

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  10. Saminda GoonawardanaDecember 17, 2021 at 11:43 PM

    It is a systematic evaluation of the performance of employees and to understand the capabilities of a person

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  11. Kaushali HerathDecember 18, 2021 at 2:38 PM

    True. Performance management encompasses activities such as joint goal-setting, continuous progress review and frequent communication, feedback and coaching for improved performance, implementation of employee-development programs and rewarding achievements.

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  12. Chinthaka KiulgallaDecember 18, 2021 at 6:11 PM

    Thank you for your thought

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