Four tips to engage staff members in a performance-appraisal system
By Michael A. Mulvaney and Mike Kianicka
Everyone involved in managing or operating a parks and recreation agency has a stake in the employee performance-appraisal process. And, with existing research indicating that pay-increase decisions account for more than 80 percent of appraisal uses, employees are eager not only to receive formal performance feedback but also to learn its impact on their future pay levels.
Performance-appraisal systems also guide important agency and employee decisions, such as training needs or employee selection and promotion. These systems can motivate staff, increase productivity, and create an environment conducive for organizational growth.