How Effective Are Performance Appraisals?
Most companies hold performance appraisals at least once a year.
| 2015 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly | 12% | 6% |
| Twice a year | 15% | 12% |
| Once a year | 52% | 60% |
| As necessary | 16% | 18% |
| Never | 5% | 5% |
25% of workers say their company’s performance appraisal process is not effective in improving their performance.
| 37% Very effective |
| 38% Somewhat effective |
| 14% Not very effective |
| 11% Not effective at all |
89% of HR managers say their company’s performance appraisal process is effective in improving employee performance.
| 43% Very effective |
| 46% Somewhat effective |
| 9% Not very effective |
| 2% Not effective at all |
Source: OfficeTeam surveys of 307 U.S. human resources (HR) managers and 317 U.S. workers in 2015, and 510 U.S. HR managers in 2010.
Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.
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