Although human resources purists point out the numerous distinctions between the two, in practice, performance appraisal and evaluation are used interchangeably. Both refer to a process by which your ...

Performance appraisal systems are comprised of job performance and disciplinary reviews, and in some cases, coaching and employee developmental measures. Understanding the purpose of performance ...

Performance reviews can be stressful for both managers and employees, especially without a clear structure. A performance review template provides a consistent framework, ensuring fair and organized ...

After the end of the fiscal year, many companies ask employees to complete self-evaluations. These self-evaluations are then reviewed by the employee’s manager and, often times, included in the ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

‘Full circle’, ‘Multi-rater’ or 360° feedback, has become an important tool in developing leadership skills in many organizations. This provides a summary of feedback from managers, subordinates and ...

Most of us have been on one or both ends of an appraisal during our careers. This process can offer a variety of benefits for both the employer and employee, provided it is done correctly. In theory, ...

UNHCR’s Evaluation Office provides evaluative evidence so we can obtain an impartial reflection on our performance and results, generate lessons from experience and find ways to improve. The overall ...