How to Achieve More Effective Performance Appraisals

Providing consistent and constructive feedback during performance appraisals can be awkward, but it is essential for employee growth and development. To make appraisals more effective and less uncomfortable, standardize the review process by using the same set of criteria, allowing employees to take ownership of the review, fostering honest conversations, and choosing a personable reviewer. With these strategies, appraisals can become a tool for coaching and identifying workers' strengths and weaknesses, rather than a lecture from management.