How is your company's performance rating scale designed? Is it designed as a 5-point, 4-point, 3-point, or other scale? Do you use numerical ratings, descriptive phrases, or a combination of both?

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Senior HRBP4 months ago

We moved from a 3 point scale to a 5 point scale this year.  Both had descriptors.
I will also share a former direct report provided feedback that a 'valued' descriptor would be received more favorably than 'meets expectations.'

Director of HR in Services (non-Government)4 months ago

We are moving from 4 pt to 5pt scale - descriptive phrases.

HR Managera year ago

We use a 4-point Rating scale:

Surpassing:  The individual has surpassed expectations for their role.
Achieving:  The individual has achieved all expectations for their role.
Developing: The individual has not achieved all expectations for their role but is developing as expected
Improvement Needed: The individual has not achieved all expectations for their role and is not
developing as expected.

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no titlea year ago

Hi Francisco! We're currently using a 5-point scale with descriptions. I like the rating titles and descriptions, and would love to learn more about your program. Would it be possible to connect with you more on this directly? 

no titlea year ago

Of course. I could share my experience with the scale so far—this is our third year. <br>Feel free to send me a Zoom/Teams invite to:  francisco.matos@tnc.org <br> 

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