One of my reports received his performance review and he did not take it well. He did not disagree with it , he signed the document and he immediately threw a fit since he is not going to get a raise. He got so upset he was sent home by the company doctor due to his blood pressure. I am not sure my immediate boss will support me. I know this guy met with my boss and my boss has not mentioned anything about it to me . Despite the fact that he deserved his score I can't help feeling uncomfortable and believe he is going to make a huge fuss about this. How do you deal with your own feelings in situations such as these?
2006-08-07 14:32:21 · 6 answers · asked by Lucy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you were honest in his review and there are areas in his job performance that he definitely needs to improve in, then don't you feel bad. It's hard to be in a position like that, but it sounds like he has poor work ethics.
2006-08-07 14:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your employee was surprised by the evaluation... in a perfect world, that should never happen. He should have known from previous memos/emails that his performance is not up to speed. Based on those previous communications, he certainly could not claim he would be surprised by the annual evaluation. If I were you, I'd get my documentation in order... keep notes and you may want to forward via email such information to your boss so he's not blindsided by a fuss.
2006-08-07 14:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call yourself a manager? How could you do this to another person? How long has he been underperforming without any coaching, only to be told in a performance review that he will receive no raise? I am shocked you did this without support from your own manager.
If a person is not perfoming, it's up to the manager to talk about performance. You talk about it, discuss it, then document it, and if he is unwilling to change over a long period of time, he will know exactly what to expect. No surprises.
You have failed to develop this person or to properly inform him of his shortcomings. You need to realize that you are messing with people's lives and as a manager, you should get educated in getting your job done right.
Yet you are primarily concerned with your own feelings; have you no empathy for this man or his family? Sure, it's his problem, but as a manager it's up to you to make the most of people.
The way for you to feel better is to get some training in management. You can only feel better if you know you're being professional enough to gain the skills you need to manage others. It's not just about filling out reports, you need to coach people. You can only achieve your goals working through your reports, and this one may not do much for you in the future. Do you know what it costs to replace people? You should find out. Part of your value to a company is your ability to get people to stay productive and reduce turnover.
2006-08-07 15:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you do performance reviews, I would think you are doing so for the good of the company first, then the employee. The standards are there for everyone, whether they meet them or not.
Make sure you have the support of your supervisor for the rating, as well as any written paperwork to support your appraisal.
And don't look for problems where there may be none. Let you supervisor come to you, if and when he feels it's necessary. It could be he has supported you to this employee and stands behind your evaluation.
Good luck...
2006-08-07 14:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost congratulations. This will be the 1st of many, if he got upset, Big Tuff, in the corporate world you have to make decisions based on whats more important for the company. His score showed "his" incompetence. You only presented to him what "he" scored. So if you have to talk to him again make sure you allow him to understand his score reflect his performance, it has nothing to do with him personally. I think your boss will respect you for not only sticking to company polices, put to your guns and not being moved by an rowdy employee. Good work and Good Luck! It'll be okay!
2006-08-07 14:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by cherryblueish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore the moron if you honestly completed his review and think about something else. He is living up to his review!
2006-08-07 14:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by dt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋