6 tips for successful job evaluations

Whether you are a Human Resource professional, a manager or an employee; the chances are you would like to improve your current job performance evaluation process. Unless they are well managed, evaluations are rarely easy or effective and they will take up your precious time for little result.

By following the suggestions below, you will be able to put in place an effective job performance evaluation process so you and your employees gain real benefits.

The effort involved will be worthwhile. The number of Employment Tribunal or potential Tribunal claims has risen by 25% in a year according to employment mediation body Acas. It said that the rise was partly attributable to equal pay claims, which could be avoided if employers undertake job evaluations.

Too often, an employee performance evaluation ranks with dental visits as an unpleasant but necessary annual task. Yet when approached strategically, the employee review process can be painless - and profitable, once employees understand how their contribution affects the company's vision, values, and bottom line. Put an effective evaluation system in place to:

• Promote consistent, objective evaluations
• Ensure that you conduct reviews regularly
• Boost employee and manager participation in the review process.

Tips & Tactics for Managing Employee Evaluations

You can quickly improve your own company's employee evaluations by following these simple tips:

1. Gather information and others' input as appropriate, for the entire employee review period.
2. Write the review from an objective, balanced perspective.
3. Write an employee performance evaluation from an objective, balanced perspective.
4. Obtain employee input.
5. Provide feedback and coaching.
6. Provide the employee with a copy of the review.

We hope that you will find this review of creating an effective Employee Evaluation process helpful.

Because we are independent and professional we are able to bring an experienced and objective view to your recruitment. If you would like to talk to us about your recruitment plans, please call 01865 292141 for a free, confidential discussion.

Regards,

The Team at Sue Rees Associates

October 2008, Issue 4