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Why should my company use Assessments?

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Employees, not material assets, are a company�s real strength in today�s communication-driven economy. Using performance assessments to design a plan for success will produce results through written planning.

Increased productivity, creativity and revenue are results of employee empowerment and satisfaction. Employers who recognize that rewarding successful performance while modifying unwanted behaviors through planning will generate success for the company as a whole.

So that employers and employees can both understand what is expected, assessments held at regular intervals can be used to document an employee�s value to the company. Assessing three key aspects of employee performance are useful in determining a plan:

What is the employee doing now, and to what degree of success? A clear understanding of what is expected is the first step toward an employee�s success. Highlighting that employee�s strengths during the assessment shows them that you have noticed their efforts and are pleased with those aspects of their performance.
What changes or improvements are expected? If behavior modifications are needed, a clear explanation with specific examples will give the employee the information they need to work cooperatively with management to correct unwanted behavior.
What is the plan for achieving expected results? A written plan for change is both measurable and attainable. Individual success in the workplace most often translates into corporate success. It is, therefore, a necessity to keep employees informed of what they are doing well so they will continue to excel in those areas. It is also important to offer attainable steps toward improvement to ensure success for all.

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