Added evaluation
13 September 2012
Appraisals have come a long way over the years. Although a negative image still haunts them, they can be a boosting experience for both the employer and the employee, says Liam O’Brien
To show just how reluctant employees are to perform appraisals, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) gets its staff to take part in an exercise. They sit opposite each other and are told to form a first impression of the person sitting directly in front of them. They are then told that they will be required to tell the other person of their impression after a few...