What are Performance Evaluations?

A performance evaluation allows for direct communication of performance issues, identifies areas for employee development and training, and can serve as a motivating event for employees to continue excellent performance or to enhance their performance. Feedback from the employee to the employer during an evaluation can help to identify ways to improve the organization. The performance evaluation meeting provides documentation to support 
other management decisions including corrective action and discipline and ensures that job/position descriptions are up to date and accurate.