Survey of appraisal systems

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Survey of appraisal systems

If managers are not properly trained and committed to the appraisal system, the performance review can become just a paperwork exercise, at best, or -- at worst -- a harmful one. That's one of the key findings to emerge from a new survey by IRS.

According to the IRS survey, appraisals continue to be a popular and widespread method of evaluating and managing performance. Indeed, as many as 146 of the 154 respondents have an appraisal system.

Despite the strong view that employees must get buy-in from employees before implementing an appraisal scheme, only 38 participants consulted all employees before setting up their system.

Key survey findings

• 91% of survey respondents believe that appraisals are an essential management tool
• 42% agree that appraisals are badly conducted
• 37% believe there can be too much emphasis on paperwork.

 

What you will find in this report

Spread over two issues of the fortnightly journal IRS Employment Review, this 154-employer survey explores how employers get the most out of their performance reviews.

Part 1 "Appraisals (1): Not living up to expectations", IRS Employment Review 828/Employement Trends, 29 July 2005.

Eight-page report examines: main aims of system whether appraisals are meeting objectives use of 360-degree appraisal. Table sets out advice from 79 named organisations -- cites "pitfalls to avoid" and "tips to succeed".

Part 2 "Appraisals (2): Learning from practice and experience", IRS Employment Review 829/Employement Trends, 12 August 2005.

Five-page report examines: process -- objectives, competencies, ratings etc -- used in the 146 appraisal systems methods used to evaluate systems more problematic aspects of delivering appraisals.

 

 

Want to know more?

To purchase this report contact the subscriptions department at IRS in London, tel: 020 8686 9141 or visit www.irsemploymentreview.com

Posted 14 September 2005