So many comments here reflecting ideas from the 2002 book "Abolishing Performance Appraisals - Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead".
I think it's well worth a read, especially if you're implementing or in a position to influence these sorts of processes.
Feedback is important, but once a year/half/quarter isn't really doing it. And ideally it shouldn't be related to what you're paid, though that's harder to convince people. It can work though, and the book provides some examples of alternatives.
I think it's well worth a read, especially if you're implementing or in a position to influence these sorts of processes.
Feedback is important, but once a year/half/quarter isn't really doing it. And ideally it shouldn't be related to what you're paid, though that's harder to convince people. It can work though, and the book provides some examples of alternatives.