Performance appraisal

Definition

Performance appraisal is a systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company, typically conducted by their supervisors or managers. It involves assessing work achievements, identifying areas for improvement, and setting future objectives.

Related terms

Feedback:

Information provided by managers or peers about an individual's performance towards achieving objectives, intended to guide future improvements.

Performance Management:

An ongoing process that involves planning, monitoring, reviewing, and rewarding employee achievements in a workplace.

360: Degree Feedback - A method of performance appraisal involving feedback collected from all around an employee (managers, peers, subordinates), providing a comprehensive view of their performance