Appraisal, a recognition of potential

Last week's query on whether a good appraisal or a salary increment works better has the majority of readers plumping for strong appraisals, though monetary rewards have been preferred for employees in their early years. Edited excerpts:

Strong appraisals work well

A good appraisal combined with a good increment is the best motivation that one can get, but they rarely coincide given the environment we are in. In challenging times, a good appraisal is a safe bet to retain the best employees. You are also seen as a potential candidate for promotions. This, in turn, keeps you in a positive frame of mind.

— G. Thyagarajan, Integritti HRes Solutions Pvt Ltd

Reward should align with seniority

As a person rises in the hierarchy, it is not so much the increment as the power linked to the post that matters to the employee. Thus, cash incentives at the lower levels, and widening the employee's span of control/authority at the higher levels, even without a hefty hike in pay, work as motivators.

— Sandhya Vasudev, Fatima Degree College, Hubli

Cash For the beginners

In the early stages of employees' careers, say five years into their careers, good increments can greatly reduce the attrition rate in organisatation.

Further down the line, employees would look for promotions and great appraisals. Even if it is a promotion without salary raise, great appraisals come with other fringe benefits that would satisfy the appraiser. — V. Meikandamurthy, Bahwan IT LLC, Muscat

Appraisals often underestimated

Salary and promotions are critical motivators. However, the impact of a good appraisal is grossly underestimated by managers. Employees are motivated by feedback, recognition, and identification of their development needs. They want this interface on performance with their manager.

— Ravi B.S., Nagarjuna Oil Corporation

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