Talent is a company’s most important asset. And employee evaluations are an essential part of talent management.
Regardless of an employee’s performance, successful companies want their people to learn, grow and develop.
But employee evaluations aren’t just about the company. They aren’t about improving performance for the sake of compensation and promotions. The workplace should be a place where personal development is front and centre. If your company can make that claim, your employees will be happier people.
- Ask about observable behaviours (NOT: “Thinks punctuality is important”)
- Ask about one behaviour at a time (NOT: “Comes to work on time and starts working promptly”)
- Use action verbs (NOT: “Is punctual”)
- Use clear language (NOT: “Utilizes the principles of punctuality”)
- Focus on the positive (NOT: “Comes to work late”)