HR: Providing Feedback Is Important to Employees
A new study released last month revealed that employees do not feel they receive adequate, ongoing communications about their performance. Of those surveyed, only 45% felt they received consistent communications and evaluations. As organizations and their employees are under more pressure than ever to meet company goals, providing feedback to employees is a critical component in measuring and meeting these goals.
Providing performance communications and evaluations on a regular basis is a necessary and beneficial process for organizations. Not only does it provide opportunities to discuss organizational priorities and align employee's goals with the company's objectives, it is also beneficial for employees. Consistent feedback allows employees to see that their employer cares about their development, helps employees stay engaged in their jobs and provides clear expectations and goals, which help improve morale.
An important component of providing consistent feedback, is scheduling performance evaluations on a regular basis. When developing performance evaluations, not only should they be consistent, they should also:
Most importantly there should be no surprises in a formal evaluation. Employees should be able to anticipate what will occur because managers should be giving regular feedback in between reviews.
Providing communications to employees about their performance on a routine basis can go a long way in having a positive impact in the workplace. Not only does it help employers meet goals and develop talent, it can also be an effective form of employee motivation as well.