How can I (an employee) benefit from performance reviews and performance management?

Obviously the degree to which you, the employee, benefit from your performance reviews and/or the performance management process depends on how well the whole process is handled. Let's focus on the benefits you can receive when you work for a good manager, who understands and undertakes performance reviews effectively, and also, let's assume that you want to benefit and participate in good faith.

Here's a list of some of the benefits you can gain from being that active participation in the reviewing performance.

• learn what is expected from you in specific terms (reduces guessing and helps you steer your own work and job performance)
• know where you stand (this should be throughout the entire year)
• recieve help from your manager in terms of improving performance (performance reviews aren't just about going over the past)
• have your questions answered about your job
• learn how your specific job tasks and performance fit into the overall function of the work unit or department and how you contribute to the company
• receive recognition for what you have achieved and done well

For more detailed information about how you, as an employee, can enhance the benefits of performance reviews, click here to preview Getting the Most From Performance Appraisals For Employees.