Create a consistent review cycle for goals, manager feedback, employee development and documented follow-up.
Use this guide as a starting point for a consistent internal process. Assign an owner, document outstanding items and adapt each step to your organization, workforce and jurisdiction.
Implementation tip: Do not only record what is missing. Assign every open item to a named person, set a due date and retain evidence when it is completed.
• Using vague ratings without examples or shared standards.
• Introducing serious performance concerns for the first time during the annual review.
• Completing forms without creating a development or follow-up plan.
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