Delivering Successful Employee Evaluations

In order to successfully deliver an EPE, raters should do the following:

• Acquire knowledge of employee job and performance
• Develop/discuss expectations
• Provide feedback/recognition
• Identify training needs
• Coordinate with reviewing officer
• Prepare and discuss rating

An important part of the EPE is the employee's training and development plan. In order to develop a successful training plan, the following steps are recommended:

• Integrate it with the Employee Performance Evaluation
• Be positive
• Encourage personal growth
• Identify new opportunities
• Recognize fear of change
• Provide training appropriate to learning
• Permit incremental learning

Once completed by the supervisor/manager, the EPE is reviewed by the reviewing officer. The role of the reviewing officer is as follows:

• Discuss standards/performance with the supervisor before and during rating cycle
• Hold supervisor accountable for successfully performing management duties
• Ensure the consistent application of standards
• Discuss/investigate employee appeals