Understanding Traditional Performance Appraisals

You use the Current Performance Appraisals program (P087712) to display a traditional performance appraisal template, manually complete all the categories, enter an appropriate rating, and then save it as a new appraisal. You also use the Current Performance Appraisals program to revise the appraisal and enter the rating. You can also attach performance diary entries to the appraisal to support the evaluation.

If you set up system options appropriately, when you create a performance appraisal, the system sends a message to the employee that the performance self appraisal is due. You can begin the appraisal review immediately and then make any necessary adjustments to the appraisal when you review the employee self appraisal. When the employee completes the self appraisal and submits it, you can then review it and any diary entries that might be attached.

When you submit the appraisal, the system automatically sends a message to the next level manager that an appraisal is ready for review.