Do's and Don'ts of Documenting Employee Performance
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Effective documentation is the backbone of performance management, shaping the fairness, accountability, and legal defensibility of HR practices. Properly recorded employee performance data not only guides improvement efforts but also shields organizations from legal risks. However, poor or vague documentation can be as damaging as having none at all. To optimize documentation, HR professionals must adhere to key best practices: defining clear performance standards, maintaining factual precision, tracking behavioral patterns, and creating structured improvement plans. Regular follow-up ensures consistency and reinforces accountability. Equally important is avoiding common pitfalls—vague generalizations, subjective opinions, speculative reasoning, and exaggerated descriptions—that can undermine documentation integrity.
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