Conducting Employee Evaluations And Performance Appraisals

How to Implement an Effective Evaluation Process as a Supervisor

What you'll learn

Learn the importance of establishing the purpose for the evaluation ahead of time.

Understand the importance of documenting job performance and utilizing frequent feedback with the employee.

Learn to be objective and use data in the evaluation process.

Learn to guard against common evaluation biases like the Halo Effect, Leniency Bias, and Recency Bias.

Learn to evaluate all elements of employee performance, covering the entire evaluation period as well as indirect performance metrics such as safety.

Understand the value in utilizing employee self-assessments prior to evaluation meetings.

Learn the value in being a supervisor with strong communication skills and how crucial they are to an effective evaluation process.

Understand how to avoid legal liability for yourself and your company by conducting fair and unbiased evaluations.

Requirements

No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.

Description

This is the course for you if you're a supervisor charged with conducting employee evaluations and job performance appraisals."Conducting Employee Evaluations and Performance Appraisals" is an in-depth online course designed to equip supervisors with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement an effective and fair employee evaluation process. Conducting periodic evaluations is a vital task for managing team performance and development, and this course will guide you through the best practices to ensure a constructive and balanced evaluation process.The course begins by helping you establish a clear purpose for the evaluation, whether it is to assess eligibility for pay increases, gauge overall performance, or identify areas for employee growth and development. You will learn to structure the evaluation process, including when and where evaluations are conducted, how often they should be scheduled, and how to create a consistent, repeatable process that ensures fairness.You'll also learn how to prepare for evaluations using performance metric data, emphasizing the importance of objective and unbiased information covering the entire evaluation period. You will also learn the need for frequent feedback throughout the year, not just during the formal review, to accurately reflect the employee's performance.A key focus of the course is understanding and mitigating biases such as the Halo Effect, Leniency Bias, and Recency Bias, all of which can skew evaluations. You'll discover the value of open communication and the importance of making the evaluation a two-way discussion, encouraging both employee and supervisor feedback and interaction.The course also covers how crucial it is to be fair and avoid discrimination or disparities in treatment to maintain the integrity of the evaluation process and protect against legal liabilities. The course also explores the benefits of incorporating employee self-assessments, which can offer unique insights and foster greater engagement in the evaluation process.We are a successful risk control and safety firm with decades of experience in the industry. Our course is prepared and led by our in-house industry experts utilizing practices applied in the field.By the end of this course, you will have the tools to conduct fair, effective, and constructive employee evaluations that promote growth, development, and accountability while safeguarding against potential legal issues.We look forward to seeing you inside.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 What is it?

Lecture 3 Purpose

Lecture 4 Where are we?

Lecture 5 Stay Objective

Lecture 6 Don't Compare

Lecture 7 Biases

Lecture 8 Safety Checkpoint

Lecture 9 Surprises are for Birthdays

Lecture 10 Self Assessments

Lecture 11 Two Way is the Best Way

Lecture 12 Schedule a Meeting

Lecture 13 Do It Annually

Lecture 14 Legal Compliance

Lecture 15 Thank You

Section 2: Additional Materials

Lecture 16 Annual Reviews

Lecture 17 What is Success

Lecture 18 Counseling

Supervisors, managers, and department leads who are responsible for providing periodic employee evaluations.,Anyone aspiring to become a manager or supervisor.,Any employee seeking insight into the evaluation process and how it may affect them.