What should be included in an annual review conducted by supervisors?

Including interactions during the review period in an annual review conducted by supervisors is crucial for providing a comprehensive evaluation of an employee's performance. This aspect allows supervisors to assess not only the employee's accomplishments and areas for improvement but also how they engage with colleagues, respond to challenges, and contribute to the team dynamic throughout the year.

By focusing on ongoing interactions, supervisors can offer balanced feedback that reflects the employee's capabilities in real work situations. Additionally, this holistic view helps in setting practical goals for the future, ensuring that all relevant aspects of the employee’s performance are considered rather than just isolated incidents or formal complaints.

In contrast, personal health information might not be relevant or appropriate for performance management discussions, formal complaints alone do not capture the full scope of an employee's behavior or contributions, and feedback limited to a one-week period can provide a misleading picture of an employee’s consistent performance over time. Thus, capturing interactions throughout the entire review period presents a broader, more accurate overview.