Provisional Blog

In today’s economy, your company needs to be lean and mean in order to survive. So without busting your budget, how can you ensure you’re getting the most out of your employees? Simple. Through performance management.

As a leading employment firm in Seattle, Washington, we’ve developed seven tips to help you manage employee performance at your organization:

1. Build relationships.
Talk to your employees often. Make sure they know that your door is always open if they’re having any issues. Empathize with your employees experiencing difficulty and help them to take positive action. This will build trust and increase the flow of information.

2. Schedule regular performance reviews.
Whenever you hire a new employee, you should explain the details of the performance review process ahead of time. Don’t blindside them by springing a review on them without any advance notice. Simply schedule a meeting ahead of time and even share your proposed conversation agenda with them so they can prepare.

3. Make feedback a natural part of the job.
While performance reviews are important, the fact of the matter is that most employees hate them. To take the edge off, make giving feedback a regular and natural activity at your company.

4. Be honest with your employees.
Always be upfront and honest with your employees. No one wants to walk around wondering what the boss is really thinking. Honesty inspires loyalty and respect.

5. Reward great performance.
When you see an employee doing an exceptional job, tell them. Celebrate successes both large and small. Positive reinforcement can work wonders when it comes to motivating employees.

6. Tackle discipline issues ASAP.
On the flip side, it’s important to tackle any discipline issues immediately. If an employee is engaging in unacceptable behavior, it’s important to speak with them about it right away. You may even want to consider issuing a formal warning letter for their personnel file.

7. Inspire a positive work environment.
When it comes to attitude, employees take their lead from you. That’s why it’s important to promote a positive and energetic work environment. Support your employees and teach them to do the same for each other. The result will be a consistently happier and more successful workplace.

Good performance management helps you to evaluate, reward, and inspire your employees. If you’re interested in developing a performance management plan, please contact Provisional Staffing today.