Summary:
The purpose
The purpose of performance reviews or staff appraisal is to assess the performance of individual staff members and to improve the communication between the employer and employee.
Performance reviews need to be positive and constructive and used to determine whether any staff training or assistance is required. They are not to be used for disciplinary processes. If there is an issue of grievance or a matter that requires discipline, then processes under the relevant industrial agreement or award must be followed.
Some of the reasons for implementing the…