How does the human resources field specifically define objective feedback?

Question

I asked a coworker for feedback and received instead a list of very personal comments about myself and my life, not about my performance at work or how I might work better with her. I am seeking to better define the type of feedback that I am seeking from her.

Answer 1

I agree with the first poster. You have to be very specific on what you are looking for, such as the issues you want them to evaluate, and you should also clearly define what is considered "excellent" "good" "fair" "poor" or whatever evaluation scale you choose. The reason is that one person might consider good work to be a "10" while a second person may only use a "10" for a person that is capable of walking on water.

That's why Human resources should always give training on how to process and complete an evaluation form, so everyone is on the same page.

Answer 2

Why are you asking a co-worker for feedback?

Of course they are not going to be as detailed as you may want them to be because they do not have any other criteria to go on besides a "personal approach."

If you want more specific details regarding your performance ask you Manager or Supervisor when they will be conducting a formal performance review. This way you will receive a detailed synopsis about your performance from a Managerial point-of-view.

If you will need to improve any area in your work they will be able to give you a better response than your co-worker.

Hope this info helps.

God Bless....

Answer 3

There's probably a hundred different ways for experienced HR to measure or define objective feedback.

If you leave out the documented professionals of which there are many (business admin 101) you could simply ask your co-worker; What they think of your work and how do they feel you present yourself in a business setting?

Answer 4

Then ask better questions!

For example, Work completed on time % (100%, 50% 10%).
Number of files processed
Rate of Accuracy

Asking for "feedback" is very open ended - she could tell you that your last haircut was bad.