According to LinkedIn, 69% of employees say they would work
harder if they felt their efforts were better recognized.
Give 5 Star Performance Reviews
Help your employees understand their professional strengths and weaknesses by
mastering the art of performance reviews.
Don’t let uncertainty cause you to overlook employee performance reviews—assessing your team
members efficiency, leadership ability, and overall quality of work is vital to your business’s success.
Here’s how to ensure your feedback is clear, concise, and informative.
> Introduce and Outline. Start by
covering the basics. Highlight what’s
important to the company—such as
mission statement, professional focus, and
upcoming goals—then tailor your discus-
sion to the employee and their job role.
What are some measurable objectives you
would like to see them complete or achieve
over the coming months? > Be Delicate but Direct. Always provide
concrete feedback to improve employee perfor-
mance. Avoid generalized statements or unclear
descriptions and expectations. Remember,
constructive criticism is most valuable when the
employee understands and is able to benefit from
it. This may mean asking them to rearticulate or
respond to what you’ve said to ensure they’re on
the same page.
> Collaborate. Clear lines of communication
are crucial when discussing someone’s perfor-
mance. In addition, reviews can be far more
effective if you include other administrators
in the conversation. Focus on uniting team
members and building camaraderie across
departments by including a management
review group. > Leave Room for Dialogue. After you’ve
provided your thoughts and an action plan for
the future, it’s time for the employee to ask
questions. Help clarify and connect the dots
during this time so you both leave the conver-
sation confident. Really take time to listen to
how your employees react to your feedback so
you can make adjustments in the future.
Be bold, point out potential, and equip your employees with the tools they need to be more
productive. Before you know it, performance reviews will be rewarding to you, your workforce,
and your company as a whole.
SOLUTIONS
IN A SNAP
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ReviewSnap can
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employee engage-
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