A new proposal addresses “inflated” evaluations for federal employees and the failure to “materially differentiate” between performance levels, OPM said.

One truth about employee evaluations is that employees and leaders alike tend to hate them. For employees, the process can be fraught with anxiety, confusion, and self-doubt. For leaders, both at ...

Here are four mistakes to avoid in employee evaluations to ensure that the conversations you have with your employees are effective and productive. One of the most important ways management can ...

Formal employee performance evaluations are common among medical groups, according to Medical Group Management Association’s most recent MGMA Stat poll. The April 24 poll asked approximately 1,600 ...

For years, business education has centered on leaders having the necessary data to inform decisions. In my early 20s, I worked in the local power industry as an engineer leading teams through various ...

Two years, nine months, twelve days, and six hours. That's how long it took between the time I was hired and my first "annual" appraisal. I remember it because HR sent me notices every month reminding ...

For many companies, year-end and/or shortly after the new year is a time set aside on the corporate calendar for annual evaluations. Employee evaluations should not only put employees on notice of ...

Neither employees nor their managers look forward to annual performance reviews. That's why experts suggest using methods and tools that provide valuable, real-time feedback on how employees are doing ...

There is no “right” way to conduct a performance evaluation. However, the university and the state have guidelines and suggestions for the evaluation and planning processes. Additionally, you can plan ...

As new ways of work are evolving, such as the adoption of cross-functional teams, and distributed/virtual work environments, companies need to find new ways to manage employee performance. For nearly ...

As the leaves begin to fall and the season changes, it’s a reminder that this challenging, disruptive and unprecedented year is already coming to a close. It also means that leaders will be assessing ...

Dear Dave: Where I work in Rochester, managers are 'forced' to give employee performance reviews. My manager came right out and said she didn't like doing them and thought they were a waste of time. I ...