Very few people enjoy getting feedback. It’s easy for anyone to go on the defensive. Especially if 360 employee feedback
or any other type of employee review isn’t handled properly.
So how do we keep employees from getting defensive, or taking the feedback in a negative way?
Here are a few tips:
Don’t Give Feedback Once a Year
If I only saw you once a year and it was to tell me what I was doing wrong, I wouldn’t like you either. Make sure you’re a presence 12 months of the year. Give feedback, negative and positive, all year round.
Show Them How This Will Help
The term “opportunity for improvement” has sadly become a euphemistic buzzword in the workplace. That’s a shame because the feedback is, in fact, a chance to be better.
Luke Roney recently wrote, “Constructive criticism from your boss can be a gift in the way that a free gym membership can be a gift: Even if you didn’t want it, it can benefit you greatly.”
It’s ultimately up to the employee to decide what to do with the feedback. But try to show that following a few simple steps can make them an office superstar.
Keep it IMpersonal
Stress that this feedback doesn’t come from one person (or just you). 360 Employee Feedback gives you different perspectives, from multiple levels of an organization.
If you have any questions about what 360 employee feedback can do for your company, please don’t hesitate to contact us
any time.