Supervisor training should cover performance appraisals. Performance appraisal is the practice or reviewing an employee’s work performance in a face-to-face conversation. It is important that the appraisal is documented. The purpose of a performance appraisal is so the supervisor can give feedback to an individual on his/her performance over a certain period. During the performance appraisal a supervisor may set new goals for the employee as well as the individual expressing his/her personal and career goals for the future.

It is the responsibility of supervisors to develop performance tasks and standards as well as continuing monitoring an employee’s performance. Performance appraisals are usually done over a three month, six month or twelve month period. Supervisors should give employees feedback on their work and help them improve if needed. This is an opportunity for discussions of any problems that either party may have encountered and how they can be fixed.

Performance appraisals are important for supervisors to conduct because it helps them realize the contribution one is making towards their job. They assist supervisors in determining which employees are working under par, at par and which ones are exceeding job expectations. This helps supervisors when determining pay raises and bonuses. Performance appraisals have the ability to motivate an employee and stimulate them to do better the next period.

At the end of the performance appraisal, the supervisor and the employee should discuss the evaluation together. All performance appraisals should be documented and filed.

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