Reinvent your Performance Appraisals Part 1 (EP 17)- The problem with most Performance Appraisal- key things to stop doing now!

Have you reviewed your business in the context of what you people actually want?

The new generations of workers are value focussed. Do your current performance appraisals satisfy this need or do they just tick a box and create a metric? This is where performance appraisals have derailed over the last 10 years. They have forgotten the people and the impact on them and only focused on the bottom line. Removing humanity and often instilling fear- this is never a good outcome for a business.

Key things to Stop now!;

Unmatched Job Description and quantitative measures No behaviors in the metric Unachievable Irregular with no communication One way No Development options or plan Not linked to a career path Not transparent No consistency across different areas of the business Run by leaders who do not prioritise regular reviews and catch ups.

Often business owners forget that a good Performance Appraisal is not just about seeing if the staff member can do the job, but also about identifying business shifts, training needs, staff development needs, and future innovation. All of these things together make a real formal performance appraisal system that is not only painless, but gives the business owner and leadership team much more insight than just a few rating scales can.

Most businesses and leaders need help to really see this key area with ‘fresh eyes’. If you have reached this point do contact me directly at [email protected] for a free no obligation discussion of just where you are and how we may be able to help.