Supervisors frequently complain about the bureaucratic nature of the process and the wasted time required for paperwork. Each year a substantial number of employees see the process as unfair, and are even demoralized. Because of inconsistencies in approach, appraisals have little value as a screening tool for promotion applicants. Supervisors and employees alike go through the motions, putting little heart into the process. The process results in chilled relationships and dissatisfied employees take up time of HR staff with complaints, rating appeals, and EEO complaints.
Supervisors routinely modify the prescribed instrument to make it work.
Only five percent of organizations report such success. Many in your company may be unhappy and depressed about the process. It is time to investigate abolishing performance appraisal altogether. Back to Top Contact Tom Coens or Mary Jenkins . Contact Webmaster with any questions or concerns about this site.