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Appraisal feedback prior to retirement

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hotubhannah · 08/03/2021 22:37

One of my DR's is leaving to retire, he's well liked at his level and his team. He's only worked as a permanent employee for a year but was a contractor for a couple of years before that. He's due his end of year appraisal before he leaves. His performance has been average, his communication with me poor to such an extent where I have had to.put in 15min end of day catch ups as he fails to update me.or answer emails, I've asked him.to give me.weekly snapshots arrange meetings in the afternoon when he's more communicative. I have spoken to him.several.times over this issue.amd in truth has made things difficult amd frustrating. Thing is as its his last appraisal how honest can I be? He has mainly.hit his objectives but could have performed better in some. Do I keep.the scope to his objectives and say thanks for everything and leave it there? I dont want to end on a bad note, it hasn't all been difficult.

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AnnaSW1 · 08/03/2021 22:48

What would be the point if he's retiring?

ChocOrange1 · 08/03/2021 22:59

If he was moving on to a different job, it would be worthwhile for his professional development. If he is retiring, it would not make any difference. I personally wouldn't even bother doing an appraisal at all and just say thank you and goodbye, but I guess it depends if you work in an organisation where you have to adhere to certain standards.

LovingLivingLife · 08/03/2021 23:01

I would maybe check with HR if there is any reason to conduct a full review (there may be things going on behind the scenes that you are unaware of). Otherwise I would thank him for his work, and leave it there. Perhaps even bring up a few successfully completed projects and discuss the positive impact / outcome for the business. Would probably be nice for them to leave with a feeling that they have accomplished something.

BrilliantBetty · 08/03/2021 23:06

How soon after the appraisal will he be leaving?
Unless he wants constructive feedback, or has several days / weeks / months of work time left with you, what's the point.

Wish him well. Be vaguely positive and point out that he's been well liked, it's always nice to hear.

hotubhannah · 08/03/2021 23:08

I've checked with HR and i do have to complete an appraisal.🙄

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JingleCatJingle · 08/03/2021 23:10

If he has handed in his notice and is definitely going then say ‘well done’ and wish him well.
He is retiring and doesn’t care.

growinggreyer · 08/03/2021 23:12

Bear in mind that some men die within a couple of years of retirement. Send him off with a nice appraisal and find out if he has done any retirement planning. There may be some online courses for this you could find to suggest to him.

RandomMess · 08/03/2021 23:15

I would wary that he may come back out of retirement!

Focus on his good points but mention his areas for improvement.

LawnFever · 08/03/2021 23:17

Keep it really vague, there’s no point whatsoever having a difficult conversation when he’s retiring is there, for either of you!

I’d skim over any issues, he’s not doubt just counting down to retiring, it’ll achieve nothing at all to go over and negatives apart from he leaves on a bad note

ChocOrange1 · 09/03/2021 06:25

@growinggreyer

Bear in mind that some men die within a couple of years of retirement. Send him off with a nice appraisal and find out if he has done any retirement planning. There may be some online courses for this you could find to suggest to him.
Pretty patronising and really not the OPs place to talk to him about retirement planning!
hotubhannah · 11/03/2021 06:13

Thanks for the advice I used it and the meeting went better than I anticipated I kept it brief focused on a couple of really strong points and hopefully made him feel valued as he goes on hi merry way. I hate appraisals I think they are pointless as you can't really say what you're thinking 😕 I believe a number of.places are not doing them.anymore

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