Poor performance appraisals do more harm than good

Article Abstract:

Recent legal decisions have revealed the importance of establishing effective employee appraisal systems because inconsistent systems can leave companies liable for wrongful termination damages. Additionally, there are many positive aspects to establishing effective employee appraisals systems such as: improving employee morale, helping to determine and achieve company goals, and improving employee career pathing. A recent study of 92 Ohio firms by Towers, Perrin, Forster and Crosby Inc reveals, however, that 65% of respondents are not satisfied with their employee appraisal systems. To establish positive systems, firms should accurately diagnose problems and establish real appraisal systems with some of the following elements: systematic guideposts, management support, and currentness.

Research, Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals, Towers, Perrin, Forster and Crosby Inc.

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Motivate, now!

Article Abstract:

Personnel professionals who are looking for ways to improve employee performance can take cues from the Expectancy Theory, which analyzes employees' motivation to perform well on the job. Managers can apply a realistic application of the theory, which incorporates nine guidelines to understand employee motivational levels. The guidelines, all of which start with the letter 'C', address factors such as Confidence levels, work Challenges, and Criteria for positive and negative job performance. The factor of Communication is extremely important because it affects the entire process of working with employees to improve productivity.

Methods, Management

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