It can be described as an assessment that takes place on a regular basis, regarding the work and general performance of an employee. Also known as performance assessment, it seeks to analyze and measure the employee's abilities, accomplishments and growth, as well as their weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Companies use this type of assessment to provide employees with more complete feedback on their performance in that particular period, as well as to make decisions about layoffs, promotions, bonus distribution and training. Assessments can have different models and formats, and can take place at any time of the year, tending to occur quarterly or semi-annually.
- TYPES OF PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT:
1. SELF-ASSESSMENT
The professionals rate their own performance following predefined parameters of the company.
2. DIRECT OR 90º ASSESSMENT
The view and judgment of the immediate leader is considered in consensus with the employee.
3. JOINT OR 180° ASSESSMENT.
It proposes joining the self-assessment and the 90° assessment, in addition to also including the assessment of the subordinate for the immediate leader.
4. 360° ASSESSMENT
In addition to the self-assessment, it includes the assessment of all people who interact with it, such as peers, colleagues, leaders, subordinates and even customers and suppliers if necessary.
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