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How to Give an Effective
Employee Evaluation
Define Expectations
Define what is expected of the employee
Make sure goals are measureable and observable
Create Goals
Discuss the goals with the employee
Obtain the employee's agreement and signature
Provide Written Evaluations
Every six months, discuss performance
For struggling employees, consider once- a-month evaluations
Ensure written performance reviews reflect the entire evaluation period
Maintain a Performance Record
Make written notes throughout the year
Do both praising and correcting—in real time
Ensure Integrity of Evaluation
Written comments should be factual, detailed, and constructive
Performance criteria shouldn't be changed after the review
Evaluations shouldn't digress from the measures initially defined
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