Include one-to-one Manager Check-in Conversations in Performance Management using Appraisd
Regular one-to-one check-ins between quarterly or annual reviews boost performance by keeping employees on track, maintaining a record of performance conversations, and encouraging a culture of feedback. Appraisd’s performance management software can support these conversations whatever your process.
Implement one-to-one check-ins in line with your performance management process
Whether you’re moving to continuous performance management or just want to add an extra check-in to diaries, Appraisd makes it easy for HR, managers and employees.
But don’t just take our word for it
From a personal point of view, I found the request a check-in functionality extremely helpful. I’m the only one in the business working in L&D and working from home I’ve missed the opportunity to bounce ideas off colleagues in the office. Through check-ins with my coordinator where I can ask for guidance or share ideas, I’ve been able to keep focused and remain productive.
Appraisd allows me to know how employees are feeling based on the engagement question we include in our check-ins. This is hugely important now that most are working remotely. I can quickly see if an employee has a problem and speak to them and their manager to get things back on track.
The new Working from Home Check-in on Appraisd has worked brilliantly. Employees thoroughly appreciate that we are asking regularly about how they are doing on a personal level, not just concentrating on their work and output. This has demonstrated that as an organisation we do care about our employees and we are here to support them.
Take a closer look at Appraisd’s one-to-one check-in features
- Extensive library of check-in templates
- Fully customisable templates per employee cohort or team
- Start a check-in feature means employees and managers can request a one-to-one any time
- Store feedback within a one-to-one check-in meeting
- Integration with Outlook and MS Teams for easy scheduling
Employee one-to-one and check-in resources
Learn more about one-to-ones and check-ins with Appraisd’s resources.
What is an employee check-in or 1:1?
Employee check-ins are regular, informal meetings that focus on feedback, progress, wellbeing and development. Ideally, they happen in addition to more formal quarterly or annual reviews. Held weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, these conversations allow for quick course corrections and importantly, offer all employees valuable face time with their manager. Download our free guide to check-ins to learn more about them and how they could fit into your organisation’s performance management schedule: https://www.appraisd.com/guide/checking-in-on-check-ins.
How do you do employee check-ins?
Check-ins should be scheduled between managers and each of their team members according to an agreed schedule (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) and should last no more than 30 minutes. Managers can make use of open-ended questions to encourage discussion and provide specific constructive feedback. Appraisd has a set of free check-in templates for all kinds of check-ins including wellbeing check-ins, hybrid working check-ins and many others. Download them here and share with managers to help frame better check-in conversations: https://www.appraisd.com/collections/check-ins.
How often should employee check-ins happen?
Employee check-in conversations should typically happen on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis depending on the organisation and the manager’s needs. The frequency should be enough to provide support, without becoming burdensome to managers. For more examples, check out our podcast episode with Ana Cengic on how she uses check-ins as part of a performance management programme and you can read more on our blog: https://www.appraisd.com/blog/check-in-meetings-with-employees.
What is continuous performance management?
Continuous performance management is a people-centric approach to making sure employees, managers and the organisation get the best from each other. It brings timeliness, agility and flexibility to what has in the past, been a rigid annual formality. It involves regular check-ins as well as the giving and receiving of feedback on a constant basis. Continuous performance management enables employees to take more ownership of their own development and it allows for quick course corrections. Read more on our blog: https://www.appraisd.com/learn/continuous-performance-management.
Start building a high-performing culture & retain key talent with Appraisd
Make relevant, timely feedback part of your performance management process, driving development and business growth
