performance evaluation

Employee rating session

A performance evaluation is a formal assessment of how well someone is doing their job, typically conducted by a supervisor at regular intervals.

It examines productivity, skills, behavior, and goal achievement: My performance evaluation is next week.

The results often influence raises, promotions, or termination decisions.

Also called performance review or performance appraisal.

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formality of assessment

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Informal workplace banter

passing comment · friendly advice · hallway chat

evaluative vs. non-evaluative interaction

performance evaluationsmall talk

Polite trivial conversation

team lunch · casual conversation · watercooler talk

retrospective vs. prospective orientation

performance evaluationgoal setting

Identifying desired outcomes

career planning · onboarding · skills development · succession planning · orientation

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