Whether you're an employer, a hiring manager or a line
manager, if you've ever written and gave a performance review
then you would know that it's a daunting task. However, as
stressful as they may be, performance reviews are a crucial element
in human resource management as they help address areas of
improvement and acknowledge employees for their achievements.
We're currently in that period of the year in which we start
preparing for annual performance reviews so here are 5 tips which
will help you prepare for an effective performance review:
1.Be prepared
Before sitting down with an employee, an appraisal needs to be
written. For a performance review to be effective one must be
prepared. Keep notes about each employee's work; this can be in
the form of an email folder where you can keep all relevant emails
all in one place and you can refer back to them when it is time to
review. Keeping notes and preparing in advance is key to providing
an effective
