As employee appraisal time rolls around each year, supervisors cringe at the thought of the tedious interviews and evaluations that lie ahead. Nevertheless, employee appraisals are a necessary component of any company's success.
Appraisals provide an interactive process for supervisors and employees.
They encourage communication between employee and supervisor, which in turn affects productivity. Quality appraisals spell out clearly what tasks need to be accomplished, instead of leaving employees to interpret their supervisor's directions or, worse, read their supervisor's mind. Although companies recognize the need for a quality appraisal program, few take the time to implement an appraisal program that promotes a better understanding of expectations and work responsibilities. In a marketplace where employers struggle daily to meet deadlines, appraisals are often pushed back or executed poorly to make time to meet other deadlines. Indeed, a company's own evaluation process is often a primary obstacle to completing effective appraisals.