Employee Assessment

Meaning & Definition

The Employee Assessment process involves assessing an employee’s abilities, performance, and behaviour within the organisation. Employee Assessment is used by HR and managers to determine whether employees are qualified for promotions, appraisals or new jobs; to identify training requirements; and to help manage employees. Employee Assessments are typically carried out through performance evaluations, skills testing, or employee feedback.

Important Features of Employee Assessment

• Monitors employee performance against planned expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• Assists in identifying employee gaps in skills and needs for training for workforce utilization. 
• Provides an objective basis for completing promotion, increase, and succession planning decisions. 
• Increases employee productivity by providing a structured method to give feedback on performance. 
• Encourages employee growth through developing a plan for career development.

Compliance & Policy Considerations 

• No particular statutory compliance is associated with this term. 
• The process of assessment must adhere to the applicable internal HR policy and shall use non-discriminatory evaluation methods in accordance with the Company Code of Conduct.