Establishing Employee Performance Evaluation Program To Ensure Legal Compliance Under EEOC

Webinar Background & Agenda :

In a recent report, the EEOC revealed that more than 50% rise in lawsuits filed by employees are related to performance appraisals and compensation disputes. A growing number of employees are comparing their evaluations with those of their colleagues, often leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Managing employee performance appraisals is both demanding and complex, and these evaluations are frequently used by employees as evidence in legal cases against their employers. It’s crucial to examine the potential weaknesses in your current appraisal system, as the fear of litigation is a strong motivator for change. A well-executed performance evaluation not only measures an employee’s progress but also demonstrates the employer’s commitment to their personal growth. It can identify training needs and offer the employee an opportunity to discuss workplace concerns, interests, and goals.

Here is what will be covered during this session : 

• Performance Management Compliance - Background & Detailed insights
• Guidelines on how to evaluate the effectiveness of any evaluation system.
• Compelling reasons why your performance appraisals maybe flawed.
• Comprehend the danger of performance labels, grades, scores, ratings and rankings.
• The critical difference between discriminant intent and discriminant impact.
• Effective ways to minimize legal risk and improve productivity.
• Performance appraisal models that cover self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills
• Heighten awareness of how current trends in organization planning are important in the performance appraisal process
• Preparing and structuring the appraisal discussion
• Investigating alternatives in conflict management
• Delivering performance appraisals that are in line with the needs of the organization
• Identifying the pros and cons of performance appraisals
• Developing the shared vision (manager and employee)
• Developing employees vs. documenting the file.
• Creating an employee development plan
• Elevating HR professionals from “policy police” to “coaching consultants”.
• Identifying elements of problem solving and performance feedback
• Reviewing the principals of putting knowledge into practice
• Case studies & Examples

In most instances, performance evaluations tend to cause more harm than good. Employers are often at risk of having their appraisal forms used against them in court. This webinar aims to outline the essential components of a performance management system that meets both HR and legal requirements while delivering more effective results in terms of employee behavior improvement, motivation, and career development.

About The Trainer : Joe Aitchison is HRComTraK Managing Principal and Senior Client Advisor. He provides Business & HR client advisory services and HR out-source services nationally.  He is a Human Resource professional with thirty years business management and HR consulting experience.  In addition to working with General Industry clients, he provides services to  multi plant International Tier I Automotive Manufacturing, Hospitality & Gaming, Retail and Food Processing Industries as well as legal, health care, benefit brokers and third party administrators. Mr. Aitchison is recognized as a leader in human resources and has obtained a lifetime certification as a senior professional in human resource management, SHRM – Senior Certified Professional and Healthcare Reform Specialist by the Healthcare Reform Center & Policy Institute. Mr. Aitchison has served on several for profit and not for profit boards.