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Performance Appraisal

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  • Type:
    How To

    How to Give Effective Performance Feedback

    This How To provides steps a manager can take to provide effective performance feedback to an employee.

  • Type:
    How To

    How to Conduct a Performance Review Meeting

    This How To details the steps an employer should take to prepare for and conduct a performance review meeting.

  • Type:
    How To

    How to Set Employee Performance Goals

    This How To details the steps an employer should take to set effective employee goals that align with organizational goals.

  • Date:
    August 16, 2021
    Type:
    Benchmarking and Surveys

    Performance Appraisals 2021: HR & Compliance Center Survey Report

    In this survey report, Brightmine explores employer trends concerning performance appraisals, such as how often organizations conduct performance reviews, appraisal methods, who provides performance feedback during reviews, rating scales, training, and more.

  • Type:
    Leading Practice Guides

    Conducting Successful Performance Appraisals

    Enhanced to provide information on continuous performance feedback.

  • Date:
    September 11, 2020
    Type:
    Benchmarking and Surveys

    Employer Response to COVID-19: HR & Compliance Center Survey Report

    In this survey report, Brightmine explores employer response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency preparedness planning, safety precautions to protect workers from the virus, remote work, adjustments to the workforce, and employee wellness.

  • Type:
    Handbook Templates

    Access to Personnel Files Handbook Statement

    Updated guidance to include information on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, effective May 25, 2018.

  • Type:
    Letters and Forms

    Performance Improvement Plan Form

    An employer may use this form to address poor performance in a way that specifically identifies areas of underperformance and encourages appropriate goal setting. The PIP process is much more individualized and requires an employee to be actively engaged in solving performance problems.

  • Type:
    How To

    How to Prepare Performance Improvement Plans

    This How To will assist employers in preparing a performance improvement plan (PIP).

  • Type:
    Handbook Templates

    Performance Reviews Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to provide employees with information on the review process including a description of the employer's philosophy on performance reviews, how often they are conducted and whether employment decisions will be made based on the performance review should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

About This Topic

HR and legal considerations regarding employee performance appraisals. Advice and support on conducting helpful and meaningful performance reviews.