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Source: OfficeTeam survey of more than 300 HR managers at Canadian companies with 20 or more employees.
of Canadian companies have updated
their performance appraisals within the past two years.
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Performance reviews
get a makeover
57 per cent
Frequency of formal
staff appraisals
Once a year
Twice a year
70
%
30
%
"When was the last time
your company updated its
performance appraisal process?"
Within the
past year
21
%
1-2 years ago
36
%
3-4 years
ago
17
%
5 years ago
or more
10
%
We don't have a performance
appraisal process
11
%
5
%
Never
"How has your company
changed its performance
appraisal process?"
Made the process shorter
Increased frequency of feedback
Eliminated rating scales
Decreased frequency of feedback
Added peer/360-degree feedback
47
%
36
%
20
%
15
%
13
%
Why do performance appraisals?
• Motivating staff by focusing on achievements
and goals (36 per cent)
• Formally addressing poor performance (22 per cent)
• Being able to make decisions about promotions (18 per cent)