The traditional annual appraisal season is upon us!
With many companies abolishing the old fashioned annual reviews, it doesn’t mean they have been or should be eliminated altogether. In fact, many companies use a new format and encourage weekly one to ones to provide regular feedback and open communications.
The traditional annual method can often be seen as time consuming, cumbersome and heavy on the paper work.
Whatever your preferred method, reviews are important, and here is why:
• Good employees can be hard to find – developing employees is important and reviews provide focus and goals.
• Employees want to know where they stand – feedback encourages development
• It keeps things transparent – communication is key in discussing expectations.
• It can help improve performance and offer acknowledgement and encouragement.
• It can re-focus the team and ensure everyone is signing from the same hymn sheet.
If you need help, we can assist in providing tools to streamline the process and eliminate the ‘dread’. If you remove the outdated and boring elements of the appraisal, both employers and employees will soon see the benefits they bring.
Author: Kim Dalton HR Officer
For more information, please contact kim.dalton@wardwilliams.co.uk