Another coaching method involves pairing an experienced employee with the employee that needs help or is new to the company. This buddy system can help transfer the good work habits of one employee to the other. To truly improve employee performance, managers need to provide feedback on an ongoing basis. Immediate feedback is the most useful as it usually leads to improved performance as soon as it is given. It also helps prevent employees from forming bad habits that quickly become ingrained.
Feedback can be positive or corrective.
Positive feedback consists of giving a reward to employees when they do something correctly or well. It includes raises, bonuses, promotions, formal recognition at meetings, or just plan praise. It tells employees what they are doing well and encourages further efforts. It can also prevent discipline problems from occurring later on. Corrective feedback involves showing an employee a quick way to solve a performance problem.