Performance evaluations. . .

[bettingpython]

Well I didn't think about this when I took on a management role, but it's that time of year and I really hate having to do these. If you have any resources links that provide guidance on these things post em up I have to get theses done soon, my Boss just dropped them on me yesterday and wants them by tomorrow.

 

[rhodesbe]

1. Give the 'evals are not tied to raises' speech. Even though they always are.
2. Make a point to emphasize what the employee does best, and describe why they are good at it.
3. When talking about where they suck or are under-par, make it clear how they can improve. Set goals for improvement, so next the evaluation can be based on specific improvement metrics.
4. Better to be blunt and negative than falsely positive. Passive aggressiveness always sucks.
5. Don't go overboard on compliments or criticisms just to make the plot interesting. If an employee does a plain vanilla job, then it's a plain vanilla eval. No need to create drama where there isn't any.

 

[Waltherfan]

If it's your first time doing evals at that company, make sure you understand how they work it there. Are excellent marks the norm? You don't want to screw anybody unjustly.
My office was moved under a different department a few years ago. I usually got pretty good marks. The new managers didn't believe anyone was worthy of good marks and marked everyone down accordingly. They have some screwed up ideas but that's what I gotta live with. I was a supervisor in a different organization and knew to take care of my people. I can't get my head around supervisors that by policy can't have any outstanding workers.

 

[angsniper]

It's no big deal. It obviously doesn't matter what you write. I work with a couple that if it wasn't for someone else doing at least 50% of their work and saving their patients from them that they would be killing people left and right. They continue to remain employed and apparently get performance raises.

 

[Waltherfan]

Here's some samples from my military days for those you don't want around anymore


His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.

This officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of
a definitely won't-be.

this NCO could not shoot the muzzle plug off his own gun tube

He demonstrates the unique ability to de-motive soldiers at a moments notice

he displays no morale courage and cries in formation

I know of no national emergency that would justify promoting this NCO above his current grade

When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever
foot was previously in there.

He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.

He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.

This officer reminds me very much of gyroscope -- always spinning around at a
frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.

This young lady has delusions of adequacy.

This medical officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port,
and my officers to carry him from bar to bar.

Since my last report, he has reached rock bottom and has started to dig.

She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.

He has the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age.

This officer should go far, and the sooner he starts, the better.

Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.

This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot
If brains were dynamite he would not have enough to blow his nose

Constantly sets high goal and never reaches them

 

[rebelracer79]

I lol'd

 

[twoguns?]

Hmmm give'em all a big raise , after all ...its the American way
Can you find some of the last ones done to compare? Good Luck

 

[angsniper]

Hell, we were not allow to write anything but positive OPRs. If there was negative comments it would be kicked back. When questioned we were told that they could be "less than stellar" but not negative. What a crock!


Sent from my brain using ESP

 

[AKguy1985]

I'm glad I dont get those at my current job like I did at walmart.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Oh hell, tell them that overall they are good employees but "these" are the things that you would like to see them make an effort to improve on. We're all adults here, cut the fluff and buff ******** and tell them the truth. Isn't that what you want to hear?