Motivating Employees with the Performance Review

Most managers and supervisors see the annual employee performance review as one of the most dreaded work tasks. Most employees, however, view it as one of their defining moments.Money incentives alone do not increase employee motivation levels. The development and communication of accurate performance reviews can significantly increase an employees motivation (and thus performance) levels. Towards completing an accurate employee performance review, consider the following tips:

Be predictable. Apply the same criteria and measurement standards for all employees with the same job descriptions. Also, avoid looking at performance reviews as an annual one-shot moment to formally praise or criticize an employee’s performance.
Be objective. Focus on the employee’s workplace behavior, and measure for improvement in the employee's performance. For example, you can account for the number of projects completed successfully.

Be open. Motivating employees require providing ongoing, periodic feedback. Gain added information and perspectives by talking with the employee’s peers, previous managers, current clients, etc.

Be diligent. Accurate performance reviews stem from a regular process of assessing information gathered throughout the year. Document any supporting evidence of performance levels in the employee’s HR file.

Be professional. Maintain a consistent and standard professional approach when writing and presenting the elements of the performance appraisals. How effective and respectful you manage the employee performance reviews often is often a major factor especially if you are ever sued for wrongful termination.

Be empowering. Work with the employee to create and agree upon action plans and goals to help the employee further succeed and grow with your company.

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