Originally published at: https://www.employ.com/articles/performance-appraisal-a-formal-assessment-of-an-employees-performance/
Definition: Performance appraisal, also known as performance review, employee appraisal, or performance evaluation, is a systematic process by which an organization evaluates an employee’s performance in relation to job-related criteria and organizational objectives. This assessment is typically done at regular intervals, often annually or semi-annually, to provide feedback to employees on their job performance, recognize…