{"id":32548,"date":"2023-12-05T04:26:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T04:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=32548"},"modified":"2024-01-12T10:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T23:17:07","slug":"performance-appraisals-why-are-they-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=32548","title":{"rendered":"Performance Appraisals \u2013 Why are they important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32548\" class=\"elementor elementor-32548\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0505bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0505bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28ee58a\" data-id=\"28ee58a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da3bcbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da3bcbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-b4968c6 ); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Performance reviews can be defined as&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-b4968c6 ); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">the process of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">identifying,<br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">evaluating and <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">developing<br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">the work performance of an employee to help achieve the goals and objectives of the organisation. Performance appraisals further provide an employee with recognition, feedback, career guidance and development opportunities.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">The performance review process involves a manager meeting with their direct reports on a one-on-one basis at regular intervals (at least annually) to discuss and review work performance and future development requirements. The appraisal discussion should cover areas such as:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Operational requirements and the individual employee&#8217;s contribution to the achievement of<br>the organisation&#8217;s objectives during the review period, <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Assessing whether the staff member is meeting the expectations of their position description<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Giving and receiving positive and constructive feedback <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Setting performance and development objectives for the year ahead. This includes helping the employee to plan their career development.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Providing clarification regarding roles and responsibilities where required to help staff<br>reflect, plan and review their work performance. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">In addition to supporting the facilitation of a culture of open communication within the business, the performance review process can support employers with making decisions about salary increases, position gradings or classifications and improving budget forecasts for the coming financial year.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Setting Organisational Performance Standards <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Conducting an effective performance review does require clear performance objectives and performance standards be established and communicated with employees. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Performance objectives describe what is to be accomplished by the individual employee and\/or their team over a defined period of time, and need to be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable,<br>realistic and time-based). <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Performance standards then define the standard of performance (the actions, behaviours or results) to be achieved that are necessary for satisfactory performance and to achieve the objective.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Developing Performance Standards<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">To help ensure that performance standards are fair and useful, they should: <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Be based on work performance and objective outcomes <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Accurately reflect performance and performance variations <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Be based on observations which are documented and job-related <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Recognise the realities of the work to be performed <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Draw on a clear, well-written position description <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Be aligned to the organisation\u2019s strategic and operational objectives <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Be agreed upon by all parties. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">How to prepare for a performance review meeting<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">In order to make the performance appraisal session beneficial for all parties, it is essential to prepare beforehand. Preparation may include:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Reviewing past review documentation and the objectives set by the employee in their last<br>review. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Review the&nbsp;employee\u2019s position description<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Think about the employee\u2019s recent work and whether they have met these expectations. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Identify areas where the employee has excelled and gone above and beyond expectations,<br>as well as areas for improvement.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">The employee should be asked to complete a self-assessment of their own performance and development over the review period. By completing a self-assessment, the employee will be provided with time to think honestly and accurately about their own performance. As part<br>of this process, the employee should be asked to:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Rate how well they think they have achieved their objectives, <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Identify opportunities for improvement, <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Assess their strengths and weaknesses and <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Note any other issues they would like to raise in the appraisal meeting itself.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">The manager should receive the employee\u2019s completed self-assessment at least two days prior to the scheduled appraisal meeting to enable them to review and consider the responses provided.<br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">In advance of the meeting, consideration should be given as to how to best phrase comments and how potentially negative feedback will be delivered. Although it is important to point out both strengths and weaknesses, it will be more effective to discuss positive aspects of performance first. Try to avoid providing appraisals which are completely negative. Be constructive, rather than destructive.&nbsp; If there are weaknesses, point them out, but emphasise what can be done to rectify the situation.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Tips for conducting a performance review discussion<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Commit to the scheduled meeting time &#8211; avoid having to reschedule the employee\u2019s appraisal meeting and show that the appraisal is important. It may help to schedule the meeting for first thing in the morning so that the likelihood of being caught up by other demands can be minimised.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure that enough time is allocated to the meeting to allow for a meaningful discussion to occur (we suggest at least 1 hour)<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Arrange for the discussion to be conducted in a quiet location. Ensure there is privacy and can avoid interruptions<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Start the appraisal discussion with a positive tone and warm greeting &#8211; Ensure that the employee understands that the discussion should be a two-way conversation, with their constructive, open and honest feedback being critical to being able to discuss their achievements.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Set the agenda. Explain the importance of the appraisal process and that the purpose is to focus on the employee.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">The discussion should focus on the employee\u2019s performance and outcomes, their results and achievements and how well they met the objectives set in their last appraisal. The conversation<br>should cover the following areas:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What objectives were met? <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What was not met and why?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What development has the employee shown since the last review?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What contribution has the employee made to the team?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Does the employee enjoy their role? What aspects do and don\u2019t they enjoy?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Does the employee have a clear understanding of their role, the department&#8217;s role and how these contribute to the organisation\u2019s overall success?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What career progression plans does the employee have? How can these be achieved?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What specific targets can be set for the year ahead? <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What training needs are required to fulfil these objectives?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">What other issues would the employee like to raise?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Post-Review meeting actions<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Following the appraisal meeting, the manager should:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Complete any required documentation &#8211; write up the appraisal notes, including any actions that need to be taken<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Make sure the action points are completed &#8211; for example, if there has been a commitment to exploring further training or arranging meetings with other departments, set up these sessions as soon as is practicable. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Periodically check the employee\u2019s activities to determine whether or not goals discussed at<br>the meeting are being attained. &nbsp;It is recommended that managers meet 1:1 with their employees at least once per month to discuss ongoing goals. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Offer the employee assistance in achieving objectives.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">If you require advice or assistance regarding preparing for, or conducting performance reviews with your employees, or should you require support regarding any HR matter, please contact the team at HR Advice Online at <a href=\"mailto:advice@hradev.connexionpoint.com.au.au\"><span style=\"color: rgb(8, 67, 107);\">advice@hradev.connexionpoint.com.au.au<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;or on 1300 720 004.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; 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