Most employers opt to hire new employees on a probation period, which typically lasts for 3 to 6 months after the new hire’s start date. During this probation period, the new hire is required to prove beyond doubt their job competency. If they meet performance expectations during this probation period they are hired, if not, they face dismissal. It is…
If you’ve been running with the same performance appraisal process for a few years now and have not made changes, chances are it might need fine tuning. As a result of changing practices and a changing business, what was right 5 years ago may not be right now. Here are 3 signs that your appraisal process is broken and may…
AssessTEAM includes 3000+ KPIs categorized in 900+ job titles. New KPIs are being added every day and companies across the world use the system to effectively evaluate their employees. Employee evaluation templates are the foundation of the AssessTEAM system. These templates help you get evaluations executed in days rather than months. You can schedule automatic reminders to go out weekly,…
As a small business leader or team manager, you should be aware that many myths about appraisals still persist. These myths can hold you and your team back, which is why it is vital that these myths are quickly debunked. Here are 3 top myths about appraisals and the reality. Myth 1: Performance appraisals should occur once a year. Reality:…
Is your business keen on building a strong performance management culture, yet struggling to get staff and managers engaged in the appraisal process? If this is the case, then this is a frustrating situation to be in. But the good news is that there are several simple steps you can take to boost the uptake of your appraisals in your…
If you are reading this article, it suggests that you are thinking about acquiring performance appraisal software but are concerned that you are going to get some serious ‘push-back’ from your boss. So, how can you make a compelling business case for your new performance appraisal software? There are three very effective techniques: Show how the software can fix…
When choosing your employee appraisal management software, should you buy a specialist, stand-alone employee appraisal software system, or should you just settle for the make-do appraisal system, included within your generalist HR software system? Answer: Don’t be tempted by the seeming convenience of a one-stop-shop generalized HR system, as it will most likely deliver a much lower ROI than a…
By now, most of you will have realized the importance of setting goals. Done correctly, goals act as powerful motivational tools that can drive and focus staff to achieve business objectives. Without goals, your teams will waste energy and effort in unimportant or non-strategic areas, while mission-critical projects start being neglected. Most firms that use goals follow the SMART format:…
Do you have an underperformer in your team? If so, did you know that under-performers not only fail to meet their own objectives but, according to research, they can bring down the performance of the entire team by 30 to 40%. While it is important to reward your superstars and high performers, it’s clear that one of the biggest productivity…
Most employers use an annual appraisal process to motivate staff, but not many have asked whether this is the best way to assess staff. However, the annual appraisal process is no longer considered to be the best way to motivate, rather, real-time feedback on a quarterly/monthly basis is. Why? There are 4 main reasons to drop annual appraisals in favor…