It sounds like it might be easy to classify your employees in two separate categories. Either you have hard workers who perform at the highest levels, or you have those who would rather be anywhere but work. In reality, every employee is a little of both. Every day brings new challenges, personal struggles, and frustrations as well as accomplishments and innovation. So how can you determine which of your employees are really top performers and which are just there for the paycheck? Let’s take a closer look at some management evaluation techniques that can help you.

What is their motivation?

Every individual will be different when it comes to what motivates them on the job. Some love the creative energy of innovation while others are only excited by the prospect of more money. Neither is more right or more wrong when it comes to participating in the workplace. But as a manager, it is important that you know how someone is motivated.

Are they clock watchers?

Leaving the office on time shouldn’t be looked down upon by you or coworkers, but neither should working overtime. What is important is watching how your employee engage with their time in the office. Do they check out after lunch? Are they not productive in the office? Do they have unfinished work when they leave the office at the end of the day?

Do they participate in the office?

People who are too social can be a problem in the office, but having someone who keeps to themselves all the time is also not healthy. While not everyone is going to be overly extroverted, there needs to be some participation in the office culture. If someone is too much of a loner they may not be satisfied or engaged with their job.

Do they seem unfocused?

Everyone has a bad day every once in a while. But when the unproductive, unfocused days number greater than the focused ones, there may be a problem with the employee. Do they make simple mistakes? Do they have to be told the same instructions over and over again, even for tasks they should know how to do by now?

What is their attendance record?

Lastly, you can tell if someone has checked out of their job by tracking their days off. Vacations are really good things and can help rejuvenate employees who need some time off, but overusing payed time off days can also be a problem. Depending on how you regulate time off in the office, look at patterns that form around employees that seem less than invested in the company and culture.

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