In today's turbulent markets, this is not what you need to succeed. Make Appraisal Criteria Clear. Make sure your staff understand how they are being appraised for increments, bonuses and promotions. Whether you evaluate yearly or monthly, openly or behind closed doors, in writing or in dialogue, staff must understand the criteria for their evaluation. Introduce your standards for appraisal during the initial hiring process, explain it further during new employee orientation, and clarify the process consistently through staff meetings, newsletters and executive forums.
Meritocracy demands unprejudiced assessment.
If your answer is yes, keep moving forward. If your answer is no or maybe, tackle this crucial issue, now. Take a survey, run a poll, ask for immediate feedback. Even more demotivating than an unfair process of evaluation is an unfair process of evaluation that persists, even after staff have given you their honest opinion. Encourage Career Development.