Appraisals offer an opportunity to take stock of staff

They’re certainly not a substitute for day-to-day management, but end-of-year appraisals can be a good way of taking your firm’s temperature

With end of year appraisals taking place in many companies, it is important that employers consider how to make the most of these one-to-one meetings with their staff.

Rather than a box-ticking exercise, performance appraisals offer employers and line managers a valuable opportunity to discuss staff performance and development, as well as the support they may need in their role.

Preparation

It is essential that both parties prepare for the meeting, to ensure ...