[#145 Jinji Hyoka] Hack Your Performance Review! Salaryman Skill Improvement Committee Vol. 1

Jinji Hyoka is a system led by the company.

Personnel evaluation is a tool used by organizations to measure employee abilities and results against set standards, utilizing the data for compensation, promotions, and development. However, the initiative always lies with the company. While you may sometimes feel you aren't being evaluated fairly, understanding the true purpose of this system and the nature of the gaps that frequently arise between evaluators and the evaluated is crucial for your survival strategy as a salaryman.

Why are we always so dissatisfied with evaluations?

In this program, we delve into the vague frustrations employees feel regarding evaluations, citing various survey results. Concerns such as 'is my boss just playing favorites?' or 'is my hard work that's difficult to quantify being overlooked?' are likely points many of you can resonate with. In particular, the earnest struggles of employees over how daily qualitative efforts connect to actual performance ratings are on full display.

Here are tips for moving toward a more satisfactory evaluation.

While working, it is inevitable to face doubts about the evaluation system itself or grapple with conflicts between your efforts and numerical targets. By understanding 'certain factors' that organizations seek, you might find that the fog of discomfort you feel within the gaps of the system begins to clear. How does grasping these 'certain factors' impact your future work style? Please listen to the full episode to find out.