In our Performance Appraisal form there are 4 sections. Section A & B are assessments on our past performance. But my favourite parts are Section C & D where we talk about our future development plans and overall feedback respectively.
Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of employees and managers do not spend enough time on these sections. For me, performance appraisal is a great opportunity for managers not only to have a structured discussion with the employees about their job performance, strengths & areas for improvement, but it’s also a great time to talk about future goals.
The conversation can help align the employee’s personal development goals with the organization’s goals, fostering a sense of career development and growth within the organization. You see, in a lot of studies on employee turnover, one of the top reason is almost always about the lack of career development opportunities.
So managers, if we spend a little more time with our team during appraisal, if we care enough about the team’s future development plans, the appraisal process itself can be a valuable tool to improve employee retention and eventually the overall organizational performance. Win-win. Simple as that.
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