Theme: Self-evaluation. Self-assesment

What are the benefits of self-evaluation in the workplace for employees?
Through self-assessment, employees can:

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  Feel more engaged in the appraisal process
  
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  Gain greater insights and set future goals for improvement
  
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  Feel more confident about their abilities
  
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  Enhance capacity building (learn to make corrections quickly)
  
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  Select training programmes that are most suited to needs
  
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  Develop an inquiring mind for problem solving
  
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  Become more accountable
  
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  Feel more valued
  
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  Feel more motivated to learn new skills
  

Importantly, when employees feel heard through the self-evaluation process, they are more likely to listen to feedback from their managers. The appraisal process becomes much more of a two-way discussion when it revolves around regular self-evaluation.
One of the most important aspects of self-assessment to employees is the autonomy it provides. The process discourages micromanagement from team leaders, which we all know is a stifling drain on productivity. Employees who self-evaluate and are free to make their own choices about how they go about their responsibilities are happier, more committed, more productive and more loyal.

What are the benefits of self-evaluation and assessment in the workplace for managers?

Employers and managers benefit greatly from employee self-assessment. When an employee self-evaluates, managers are able to gain insights into how employees feel about their work and how they fit into their team. They can get a real sense of how employees view their jobs. It highlights misunderstandings and employees also get to feedback to managers what motivates them.
It gives business owners and managers a much broader perspective to work with and helps them to see the employees’ side of the story – it’s inevitable that there will be some differences between the view of an employee and the person who manages them. But many great ideas about how to resolve productivity hitches can come from employees.
When managers have a clear picture of what makes an employee tick, they can incentivise individually to help each team member achieve the goals they have set themselves. It means managers can direct tasks in the future that play to a person’s strengths and ensure training and support is put in place to address weaknesses.
The biggest benefit for employers is the confidence it gives to employees. The continual process of self-assessment by employees and subsequent individual growth is hugely valuable to all.
Self-assessment and continual feedback contribute hugely to a culture of trust and engagement – the linchpin of business success.