How to Evaluate & Measure Employee Performance (+Key Metrics)

As you can see, there are many ways to measure your employees’ performance. The most important thing to remember is that while everyone is different, the common goal should be the same. A fair, level playground for performance measurement is essential, and you should implement the system that you and they understand and agree upon. If either side isn’t tuned in and motivated, it’s doomed to eventual dissatisfaction, lack of motivation, or project failure. 

Whilst the above are some of the more common methods used, you could take aspects of each to create your own employee performance measurements, using intuitive insights and data. Listening to the feedback provided by employees is very important, allowing you to curate the system that best fits your organization. This allows you to gain insight into their work performance and efforts, according to those they work with on a daily basis. 

You could also ask your employee to carry out a self-evaluation. Typically, this is done in the form of a survey and requires multiple-choice answers. You can then compare the results of their survey with your own findings and highlight any similarities or differences. This can serve as a good talking point and can help you both find a suitable way forward.