Proposal for Performance Review Training
Many companies today use performance review programs that are ineffective. There are several reasons for the ineffectiveness. Lack of training, a constantly changing business economy, and performance measurements that are subjective are just a few. In recent years companies have searched for ways to improve productivity without creating excessive expense that may not bring a return. I would submit that a cost effective way to increasing productivity is through a performance review program that truly measures the employees' performance and provides constructive feedback that can help improve performance.
For years, performance reviews have, in many cases, been viewed as negative events by both the employee and the supervisor. If you were to ask 12 of your friends what they thought about performance reviews, you undoubtedly would be met with mixed experiences, but I would bet that most responses will be negative. If your friends are not hostile, or scornful, then they will be clearly unimpressed (Anna Johnson).
The challenge that a company faces is how to implement a program that is truly beneficial to the company as well as the employees. Supervisor and managers are employees too. Therefore, a well orchestrated and effective performance review program must start with the management. Like any skill, evaluating someone's performance and using that information can be enhanced with training (Muchinsky 1987).
Through the analysis of several works and white papers produced by well known psychologists and successful business persons, I have fou ...