Progress
Meaning & Definition
Progress is the development and improvement achieved by the employee, group, or organization towards the set goals during a certain period. In HR context, it may include performance, skills, productivity, responsibilities, or career development improvement. Monitoring progress allows managers and employees to know their achievements, learn about shortcomings, get feedback, and plan further steps.
Importance of Progress
- Measures movement toward the set goals.
- Helps identify performance and skills improvement of the employees.
- Identifies areas where more support might be needed.
- Improves learning and development.
- Allows managers to give proper feedback.
- Helps plan future objectives and responsibilities.
Applicable Rules & Regulations
No special legislation in India exists, which requires any company to maintain certain “progress” monitoring system for its employees. However, companies need to conduct performance and development reviews consistently in accordance with their internal HR policy.
If the progress records include personal information of employees, it is also necessary to comply with relevant data protection and employment laws.
