Performance appraisals are tools used by companies and employees to help gauge the value of the employee's performance, and determine how performance can be improved. The effectiveness of a ...

A tool businesses often use with employees is the performance appraisal, also known as the performance evaluation or performance review. During an appraisal, a manager meets with an employee to ...

People frequently appraise others and their performance. When chatting over coffee, it's natural to talk about what other people have accomplished, and how effectively they've done it. But these ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again -- when the groans of managers can be heard over the mere mention of the words, “Annual Performance Reviews.” Many managers see performance appraisals as nothing more ...

It's that time of year again. The time in the business world where managers and employees face, often with anxiety, year-end performance appraisals. The managerial challenge? How to make these ...

Performance reviews or appraisals can trigger a range of emotions in employees. Some employees feel anxious, while others feel appreciative. Other employees may feel confident and look forward to ...

Ask a group of employees and supervisors how much they like your performance appraisal process. More often than not, both groups will tell you how much they dislike the process. The process may be ...

Performance reviews raise anxiety for both the manager and employee. Here’s a bit of good news—it doesn’t have to be that gut-wrenching. With careful preparation and planning, performance reviews can ...

Carla Tardi is a technical editor and digital content producer with 25+ years of experience at top-tier investment banks and money-management firms. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant ...

As you become responsible for managing other people, you will likely need to conduct performance appraisals. These face-to-face discussions—ideally undertaken at least every 12 months—provide an ...