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Streamlining Performance Reviews with Webex

Traditional performance review processes can be time-consuming, difficult to coordinate, and often result in low employee engagement. We'll explore how teams can leverage Webex to make employee performance reviews easier and more effective.
Published on
March 2024

Employee performance reviews are an essential part of a company's HR strategy. It allows managers to assess employee performance, identify areas for improvement, and set goals for the future.

However, traditional performance review processes can be time-consuming, difficult to coordinate, and often result in low employee engagement.

To combat this issue, companies are now turning to technology to streamline the process and get better results.

With WorkStory now available directly through the Webex App Hub, let's explore how teams can leverage Webex to make employee performance reviews easier and more effective.

WorkStory on the Webex App Hub

Benefits of Using Webex for Performance Reviews

Continuous Performance Reviews

Webex by Cisco, if used correctly, can enable companies to make their performance review processes more continuous without adding any complex processes.

The platform allows for real-time communication between managers and employees, allowing for quick feedback and assessment of progress.

Leveraging WorkStory, our performance review system, teams can seamlessly transition their review process to Webex to make reviewing effortless.

Centralized Communication

With Webex, all performance review communication can be centralized in one place.

This allows managers and employees to quickly access information and discuss feedback in real-time.

This makes the process much easier to coordinate and ensures everyone is on the same page.

Customizable Review Templates

WorkStory allow companies using Webex to create custom review questions that can be tailored to their specific needs.

This allows managers to create a review process that accurately reflects their culture and values and to accurately measure how well team members are fulfilling the responsibilities of their roles.

With WorkStory, managers and decision-makers have access to insights and analytics that make it easier to identify areas of strength and weakness and make informed decisions about future goals and performance improvement plans.

360 Degree Feedback

360-degree feedback is a valuable tool for managers and employees to get a comprehensive view of performance.

WorkStory, when integrated with Webex, allows organizations to collect feedback from multiple sources, including peers, managers, and direct reports, to get a more complete picture of each team member's contributions.

This helps to ensure that the review process is accurate, consistent, and fair.

How to Leverage Webex for Performance Reviews

Set Expectations

Before starting the review process, it's important to set expectations with all employees involved.

This includes providing information on the review process, what is expected of each employee, and how the process will be carried out.

This helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page and knows what to expect.

Establish Clear Goals and Metrics

Establishing clear goals and metrics is essential for an effective performance review process.

With Webex and WorkStory, managers and employees can easily set and track goals throughout the year, making it easier to assess progress during the review process.

Schedule Regular Check-ins

Regular check-ins throughout the year can help keep the performance review process on track.

Webex makes it easy to schedule and conduct these check-ins, leveraging objective data from WorkStory to inform the conversation.

Streamline Your Review Process

Using Webex for performance reviews can revolutionize the process, making it easier and more impactful.

WorkStory's integration allows Webex-enabled teams to conduct a new type of performance review that actually drives employee performance improvement while saving time.

Contact Us

If you're interested in learning more about WorkStory and how it can help your organization streamline your performance review process using Webex, contact us today. We'd be happy to schedule a demo and answer any questions you may have.

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Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways WorkStory can help you:

  1. The WorkStory Platform: Our all-in-one performance management solution. WorkStory makes it easy to gather continuous feedback, run 360 reviews, and track team progress—all in one place. Perfect for teams looking to move beyond traditional performance reviews.
  2. The Performance Review Builder Tool: Create customized performance reviews that fit your organization’s unique needs. Tailor the reviews to each role, streamline the review process, and focus on growth-oriented feedback.
  3. Performance Review Templates: Access a library of pre-built, best-in-class performance review templates that are ready to use. Whether you need templates for leadership, team members, or cross-functional roles, we’ve got you covered.
  4. HR Document Templates: From onboarding checklists to change management guides, our HR templates are designed to save time and ensure consistency across your organization. Simply download, customize, and implement.
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