December is here, and all staff and employers must be busy considering the annual review. A performance review (also called an appraisal) is a meeting between the employee and the manager to discuss the employee’s performance.
Performance review is also a good opportunity for employees to find out what needs to be improved, express and resolve any work concerns and negotiate the assigned responsibilities.
You can negotiate for a salary increase or promotion if your performance is satisfactory.
Performance reviews are important in career advancement and can increase job satisfaction.
Many employees worry about performance reviews because they don’t know what bosses will comment on performance and what to discuss. If you are experiencing the same, read this article till the end, as the following points will make things easier for performance evaluation.
Here are 5 points that you can bring up during your performance review:
1. Mention your achievements
Your boss may not know exactly what you do daily. They may also be unaware of your outstanding accomplishments. So, tell them what you have done and the results of your efforts.
However, don’t brag too much. Mention each achievement with as much humility and dignity as you can.
Also, provide documentation of each achievement as strong evidence. For example, clients praise your work and will seek services from your company again.
To some extent, it will help the boss to be aware and remember your existence and contribution.
If you want to approach the topic of salary renegotiation, now is a good time to ask. However, avoiding voicing it too rashly is best. Avoid saying things like, “Can I get a raise?”.
Instead, list all the accomplishments and explain why you deserve a raise.
If you are an outstanding employee, the boss will likely grant the request for a raise. They also want to ensure that you are happy serving the company and as motivation to continue performing well.
Annual appraisals are a good time to set clear goals for career advancement. For example, suppose you want to advance to a higher position. In that case, responsibilities need to be increased, and you need to prove that you have the characteristics of a leader.
You can identify and set clear performance goals for the following year through two-way discussions with the boss.
As mentioned earlier, a performance review is a two-way discussion. It aims to help employees, bosses and organizations. So, if you feel like the boss is giving too much work at one time and micromanaging, tell them nicely.
Your honest feedback can help them progress in their role, and they will most likely appreciate it, especially if other employees are too afraid to say anything.
Some may think this issue is trivial, but it is very important because your emotions and feelings as an employee will affect performance and productivity.
Don’t torture yourself for months when you know it can be resolved by the company and the boss. They also prefer helping existing employees achieve goals rather than hiring new employees.
Employees already skilled in the field are considered an asset of the company. So, they will naturally try to give their best to the employees.
If you are dissatisfied with the work system, speak your mind.
Whether you want to take on the responsibilities of a project leader or want a better work-life balance, let the boss know.
What is important is to discuss well so that the discussion does not become a dispute.
