How do you give feedback to your employees?

Started on 22 September 2023

How do you give feedback to your employees?

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I give feedback on the performance reviews
I use anonymous surveys
Poll ended on 31 December 2023
51 votes

19 Comments

Lisa Locher
Lisa Locher
Member since Sep 2022
September 27, 2023 at 15:14

This is a great article with some great recommendations. It’s surprising how many leaders are uncomfortable with giving honest feedback, especially if there needs to be some improvement. I appreciate that the author explains that getting and giving valuable feedback may require a shift in how feedback is viewed within the team/organization. No one wins (or improves) when we are afraid to be honest with each other. To clarify, this also means that team members need to be honest with their leaders (and leaders need to be gracious in receiving it).

1 year ago
September 27, 2023 at 15:31

Changing the way we see it is so important. Thanks for sharing your view, Lisa 😊

1 year ago
Kirsty Madden
Kirsty Madden
Member since Jun 2022
October 6, 2023 at 09:10

Continuous feedback is integral, whether it be constructive or positive…immediate acknowledgement and recognition is so important to ensure employees know how their doing, feel appreciated and if necessary be able to work on areas of improvement in a timely manner

1 year ago
October 6, 2023 at 11:05

This is so true. Managers shouldn’t forget is meant for improvement; it shouldn’t be a bad thing. Thanks, Kirsty!

1 year ago
Martina Heine, PLP
Martina Heine, PLP
Member since Sep 2022
October 10, 2023 at 15:53

I’m with Kirsty on continuous feedback. I receive and provide feedback in our staff meetings, our 1 on 1’s, and after a project or event. Of course I also provide feedback in performance reviews, however nothing should could as a big surprise in the review good, bad, (lack of a better word) or otherwise. And as Lisa noted, “team members need to be honest with their leaders (and leaders need to be gracious in receiving it).”

1 year ago
October 11, 2023 at 11:21

Great point about the fact that performance feedback should not come as a surprise if both employer and employee are on the same page about what it expected. Thanks, Martina!

1 year ago
Denise Burnett
Denise Burnett
Member since Apr 2022
January 11, 2024 at 09:45

I agree wholeheartedly with this Kirsty. Regular and immediate feedback is so important. It improves communication, fosters trust and transparency, and it clarifies expectations so no one is surprised or disappointed. Nothing that needs to be addressed performance-wise should be left to wait for a 6 month review.

10 months ago
DIANA GRIFFITHS
DIANA GRIFFITHS
Member since Jun 2023
October 12, 2023 at 16:56

Feed-back provided as close as possible to the moment. As opposed to categorizing it as positive or negative, perhaps encouraging and mentoring could be considered. Never wait for a performance appraisal – that could be months away and the delay to the praise or correction required could change everything. It takes a ripple to make the wave.

1 year ago
October 12, 2023 at 17:08

This is so true, yet so common. Thanks for sharing it, Diana!

1 year ago
Denise Burnett
Denise Burnett
Member since Apr 2022
January 11, 2024 at 09:47

Finding opportunities to catch staff doing something good and not just noting bad behaviour is a great way to change the attitude towards feedback between staff and managers.

10 months ago
Alanna Moores
Alanna Moores
Member since Oct 2023
October 13, 2023 at 18:33

I give feedback daily, I immediately acknowledge exceptional work and constructive criticism when needed. That way there is no guessing what kind of performance review you are going to get at year end

1 year ago
October 16, 2023 at 10:21

All managers should try this. Thank you for sharing, Alanna!

1 year ago
Caitlin Henderson, PCP
Caitlin Henderson, PCP
Advocates Council
October 31, 2023 at 10:13

When I was a manager I provided feedback every pay day. I would add a note with their cheque (this was a few years ago😊) commenting on one thing I saw them do that pay period that was commendable. Sometimes it was as simple as thanking them for their great attitude. I managed a lot of teenagers so often commenting on their natural skills and talents and encouraging their growth or thanking them for an initiative they took.

1 year ago
October 31, 2023 at 11:02

This is great, Caitlin 😊

1 year ago
Denise Burnett
Denise Burnett
Member since Apr 2022
January 11, 2024 at 09:48

Everyone needs reassurance and regular feedback and encouragement is motivating. Being clear on what is expected is paramount to staff being able to meet or exceed expectations.

10 months ago
Heather Young
Heather Young
Member since Sep 2022
November 1, 2023 at 12:47

Now that we’re remote we have a system of check-ins that create an opportunity for continuous feedback. We also do annual performance reviews

1 year ago
November 1, 2023 at 15:42

A great option having a system for it. Thanks, Heather!

1 year ago
Heather Shaw
Heather Shaw
Member since May 2022
November 16, 2023 at 13:21

Immediate feedback is the best. As soon as they have done something over and above, let them know you see that.

12 months ago
Maureen Niittynen, PCP
Maureen Niittynen, PCP
Advocates Council
January 31, 2024 at 12:03

I provide feedback daily. I also support career progression and if it comes time that one of my staff is ready to move on I support them. As leaders, we should also support career progression and build in succession planning for the inevitable vacancies.

9 months ago
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