A performance appraisal is an official evaluation of an employee, usually completed by a supervisor or senior-level management. The appraisal process helps the employer determine whether an employee's ...

Employee performance reviews have become a source of dread for both employees and managers. It involves a lot of effort, paperwork, and time to complete. Managers worry about having difficult ...

Starr Harry, PHR, SHRM-CP, has more than seven years of HR experience in HR functions across several industries. In her current role as a Client Advocate for G&A Partners, she plays an integral role ...

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 ...

When the actual performance appraisal meeting occurs on an employee's first anniversary with your company, it's too far down the road to discuss how compensation and performance management are ...

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...

A well-structured performance review process is essential for aligning individual development with organizational success. Throughout my career, I’ve found that setting goals, continuous feedback and ...

A few years ago, it seemed that performance management was on its way out; in fact, a number of prominent companies abandoned their systems. But many organizations (including my firm) have continued ...

The documented Mid-year Coaching Discussion is a formal conversation between a supervisor and an employee to review performance related to the employee’s job responsibilities, goals, and core ...