Document background
This Annual Performance Appraisal Policy is designed to establish a standardized approach to employee performance evaluation within organizations operating under U.S. jurisdiction. The document becomes necessary when organizations need to formalize their performance management processes, ensure consistency in employee evaluations, and maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws. It includes essential components such as evaluation criteria, rating scales, documentation requirements, and review procedures, while incorporating protections against discrimination and ensuring fair treatment of all employees. The policy supports organizational objectives of employee development, performance improvement, and fair compensation decisions, while providing a framework that can be consistently applied across all departments and levels of the organization.
