Finding the right schedule for performance reviews isn’t always easy. Some organizations check in too often, overwhelming employees, while others don’t check in enough, leading to missed opportunities. So, how often should you hold performance reviews? Quarterly, bi-annually, or once a year?
Let’s break it down and explore how Teamflect makes the process simple and effective, no matter how often you choose to conduct them.
Before deciding on a review schedule, keep these important factors in mind.
Nature of Work: Are your projects fast-moving or long-term? Teams with shifting priorities (like tech or sales) benefit from more frequent reviews, while teams with stable, long-term projects do well with less frequent assessments.
Team Size and Structure: Smaller teams often handle frequent feedback more easily while larger teams need a more structured approach to keep things manageable and consistent.
Available Resources: Reviews require time and effort from both managers and HR. If your team lacks the resources to manage regular reviews, fewer sessions would be the better option.
Quarterly reviews are becoming more common, particularly in organizations where goals and priorities shift quickly.
They work well for teams that need to stay agile. Such as those in tech, marketing, and sales.
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Bi-annual reviews strike a balance between offering frequent feedback and giving employees enough time to demonstrate their progress toward goals. They are best for organizations with more stable roles or industries where projects span several months, such as finance, education, or healthcare. Pros:
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Annual reviews aren’t as popular as they once were, but they’re still useful in large teams or industries with a strong focus on long-term planning, like manufacturing and government.
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Teamflect makes it easy to manage the entire process. With our platform, the review process is broken down into three distinct roles: Admins, Reviewers, and Reviewees. Admins have control over the review cycles and ensure everything runs smoothly, while reviewers and reviewees are directly involved in the review process. Admins can easily set up review cycles, automate reminders, and ensure that everything runs on schedule.
Teamflect’s automated review cycles remove guesswork from review deadlines, meaning HR teams spend less time tracking progress and more time on strategy.
One of the standout features of Teamflect is the automation of review cycles. Forget about tracking deadlines manually or worrying about reviews slipping through the cracks. With automated review cycles, everything runs on schedule.
We offer two types of automation to make your review process even more efficient:
Periodical Automation: Set up recurring review cycles to ensure consistent feedback without manual intervention.
New-Hire Automation: Automatically trigger performance reviews for new employees as part of their onboarding process. This feature is ideal for probation reviews like 30-60-90 days evaluations.
Teamflect integrates with Microsoft Entra Identity (Azure AD) to automatically retrieve an employee's official hire date for triggering reviews. We work hard to minimize manual data entry, so everything is streamlined for you!
We know every organization has its own unique goals and priorities, which is why we let you fully tailor review templates to match your needs. You can either use one of our pre-built templates or create your own from scratch. This means that every review you conduct will be perfectly aligned with your objectives and goals.
Teamflect goes beyond simple review cycles by offering the ability to filter users based on attributes like job title and location. You can target specific teams or even individuals for performance review cycles, ensuring that everyone gets the right evaluation at the right time.
Along with basic filters like role or location, you can also add custom filters based on attributes like tenure or salary. Simply click "Add filter," choose the attribute you need, and apply it to refine your review cycle!
We all know how easy it is for things to get lost in a crowded inbox or forgotten amidst a busy day. That’s why Teamflect integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams and Outlook, ensuring that your review cycles stay front and center. Reviewees and reviewers get automatic reminders right inside Microsoft Teams, so there’s no chance your team will miss a review or delay a deadline.
To help you get the most out of Teamflect and streamline your performance review process, check out these resources:
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