How Do You Give A Performance Review Of An Employee?
• Use phrases for performance reviews. What to say: “Delivers feedback in a constructive manner. She was able to help tech support understand our needs for change.” What not to say: “Delivers feedback in a constructive manner.” • Avoid surprises. Provide immediate feedback when issues arise and work with the employee to address issues. Meet with the employee throughout the review period. What to say: “As we discussed before.” What not to say: “I’ve been meaning to tell you.” • Prepare. Document exemplary and poor performance throughout the year to keep track and be automatically prepared when review time comes using process improvement forms and documentation such as the “Instant Performance Documentation Form.” What to say: “I’ve reviewed my records from the past year and found” What not to say: “I didn’t have time to.” • Do not “pass the buck”. If employee performance information was obtained from a third-party, verify its accuracy before taking action. Also, careful consideration sh
