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December 11, 2013
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These tools and resources can help an employer ensure a successful year-end that is free of noncompliance penalties and fines.
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Performance Appraisals
As the calendar year draws to a close, many supervisors will begin the task of preparing to conduct a performance appraisal. Employees may take part in the process as well, whether by performing a self-evaluation or by contributing 360 degree feedback.
Regardless of the format, supervisors should ensure that any concerns discussed during an appraisal meeting do not come as a surprise to the employee. An employee's performance should be evaluated on a regular basis, so that he or she receives contemporaneous praise and constructive criticism in order to improve job skills.
Employees should receive an accurate and fair appraisal of their work: supervisors should reject the practice of "grade inflation" in order to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. If addressing poor performance, a supervisor may elect to place the employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP) in order to communicate not only specific performance concerns but also practical performance goals.
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Marta Moakley is the legal editor for the training and development, employee retention, performance appraisals, promotions, employee communications, managing employees in special situations, employee discipline, and recordkeeping and minimizing liability content in the employee management section of XpertHR.
Prior to joining XpertHR, she worked as an assistant attorney general with the Florida Attorney General's Office, and as an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Marta also served as a law clerk to the Hon. Paul C. Huck, Senior US District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
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Barbara G. Stephenson is a shareholder/director at the law firm of Sheehan & Sheehan, PA in Albuquerque, NM. Ms. Stephenson has more than 30 years of legal experience and, since 1990, has worked exclusively in employment defense work.
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