HR22: The Time Is NOW: Revamping Your Firm's Performance Appraisal Process
Recorded On: 04/16/2019
Organizations are dramatically revamping the appraisal processes to better adhere to the workforce in 2019. Law firms must follow suit and do away with their outdated processes and procedures. Letting your employees know how they are performing remains one of the most important aspects of any manager's job. Whether the employee is doing a great job or needs significant improvement, it is critical that law firm managers know how to document appropriately the employee's performance and realize the importance of carefully drafting the appraisal. This session will explain why appraisals are important, how to better communicate with your employees, describe the drafting process and identify common mistakes made in the drafting process.
Objectives:
- Evaluate your current appraisal process to determine whether it works effectively for your firm.
- Analyze common mistakes made in the drafting and delivering of performance appraisals.
- Discuss the importance of the appraisal process so that firm management appreciates the critical nature.
Audience: Advanced
Other Information:
90 Minutes
CLM Application Eligible: No
CLM App Management Category -FS: Human Resources Management
CLM Recertification Eligible: Yes
HRCI: General Credit
SHRM: Communication
SHRM Learning Format: Instructor-Led Activity
CLE: Participatory Credit
CPE Field of Study: Personnel/HR
Michael Cohen
Michael S. Cohen is a Partner at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia in the firm’s Employment Services Practice Group where he concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. A highly rated ALA speaker, he has trained and counseled employees throughout the country on employment subjects, including harassment prevention, diversity, discipline, hiring, firing, recruiting, performance evaluations and compliance.
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