Performance evaluation and counselling in a professional services firm

Abstract

Examines aspects of career development functions, one component of mentoring relationships, as they relate to employee development. Describes the experiences of over 1,200 professional and managerial women and men with their firm’s performance appraisal and counselling procedures. Data were collected in a single large professional services firm using anonymously completed questionnaires. The performance appraisal and counselling practices of this firm produced mixed results. Although three‐quarters of these employees reported discussions of written performance evaluations, several concerns about procedures were indicated. Offers suggestions for improving organization practice in these areas to develop talent more effectively.

Citation

Burke, R.J. (1996), "Performance evaluation and counselling in a professional services firm", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 21-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739610116957