Performance Appraisal, Essay Example

(1) It is important, for efficiency purposes, to store these files digitally. They should be scanned, rather than “filed”, and kept in a digital file. This will make it much easier to review past evaluations by any level of management. These digital files can be stored in an easily accessible database, for anyone with authority to access.

(2) By making more extensive employee evaluations for those who fall below standard with their current responsibilities, the company can benefit in two ways. First, the employee may be better suited for a different position within the company. This reduces turnover rate, and improves loyalty and morale. Secondly, it gives the employee a fair chance to prove their overall worth before further action is taken (with the obvious exceptions).

(3) This section should also offer employees to self-evaluate. Comparing the results of the managers with employee results could be very helpful in the evaluation process. It can also show initiative in candidates for future managerial positions.

(4) Another way to improve overall transparency is to allow employees to, in an anonymous manner, evaluate each other. This can simply mean adding one question: “Is there any staff member(s) you feel need improvement, and why?” This ten-minute exercise can give insight into everything that goes on in an office, when compared to the other e-filed documents regarding individual employees.

(5) This is again with regards to employee development, which should be the main intent of any employee evaluation. Comparing manager evaluations to evaluations made by other staff members, or the staff themselves can show whether or not there is a large disconnect between a manager and his staff. This is a great way to test transparency, as well as effectiveness of management to foster correct employee development, and thus company productivity.

*The main point is the first step towards true transparency is a full and complete employee database, documenting previous evaluations electronically. This makes a comparison much more easily, and a better idea of true employee effectiveness.