Motivating Employees: Performance Appraisals

In many companies, a performance appraisal takes the form of a bureaucratic activity that both employees and supervisors may find confusing and stressful. The problems a poor appraisal process can create may be so severe that many experts suggest abolishing appraisal systems altogether. However, when executed properly, performance appraisals are proven to create higher levels of trust between employees and management and to increase employee performance and motivation.