Year End Review: 4 Ways Your Co-Workers May Affect Your Employee Evaluation

A major source of feedback regarding your on-the-job performance inevitably comes during a company’s yearly or quarterly review. It is expected that most, if not all, of the feedback and assessment comes from your immediate supervisor.

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However, many companies utilize what is known as a “360 degree valuation,” which also takes into effect the way your peers and fellow co-workers feel about your productivity, team work and attitude while on the job along with your supervisor’s assessment. Not only are we as women in the workplace striving for high marks from our bosses, it is also imperative to maintain a great perception from our co-workers as well, which can be daunting task too.

Here are a couple of things to remember while both prepping for your review and also as being a positive contributor on the job:

1. Be Nice To Your Co-Workers

Notwithstanding any defamation of character and/or non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements, your boss receiving the opinion of your co-worker is totally legal. You should not think for one second that others discussing their perception of your attitude and also your results on the job are against the law or company policy.

2. Make Sure You Look Good At Every Angle

A “360 degree valuation” looks into everything! “In this evaluation, not only does your manager look at your knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes, but also consults your peers and direct reports.” Your supervisor may also be so inclined to seek the opinion of some of your clients as well.

3. Use Your Co-Worker’s Opinion Of You To Improve

If you do receive a non-flattering or harsh assessment from your co-worker, the information should be presented by your supervisor as just input and not as a final decision or authority on your performance. The information that may not be deemed positive from your perspective will hopefully be delivered in a spirit of constructive criticism as to avoid any negative attitudes amongst co-workers. Goals should be set and attained based upon areas that can be improved upon by you.

4. Steer Your Boss In The Right Direction

Feel free to respectfully speak up. If, for example, your supervisor is fairly new to his/her role at the company, feel free to give your input as to who knows you best within the organization. An example given on CBSnews.com included a delivery such as: “Hey, Mrs. Supervisor, I understand that you asked Steve about my performance. I just wanted to let you know, if you want to get a full picture of what I do and where my performance is, you might want to speak with Stephanie in accounting and Liam in payroll. I work very closely with both of those people and they should be able to give you insight!”

Rashida Maples, Esq. is Founder and Managing Partner of J. Maples & Associates (www.jmaplesandassociates.com). She has practiced Entertainment, Real Estate and Small Business Law for 9 years, handling both transactional and litigation matters. Her clients include R&B Artists Bilal and Olivia, NFL Superstar Ray Lewis, Fashion Powerhouse Harlem’s Fashion Row and Hirschfeld Properties, LLC.

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