Better Decisions: Take the time to do proper performance evaluations with your staff

Open communication and feedback with employees will greatly enhance your chances of success

by GARY MAWHINEY

One of the most difficult tasks faced by a manager or supervisor faces is evaluating staff and providing feedback to their employees.

Most employees want feedback on their work or performance and this is an excellent opportunity for both employer and employee to reinforce the lines of communication. Employee feedback will improve their performance, motivate self-improvement and head off potentially large problems before they take root in everyday work habits. It will also decrease staff turnover, which is a major complaint of all employers.<!--break-->

Better Farming January 2008