Employee Appraisals
A structured conversation that supports growth, clarity, and alignment
Employee Appraisals in the IPA platform create a safe, structured, and meaningful dialogue between manager and employee. The concept is designed to support real development through appreciative questions, clear expectations, and a shared focus on what works.
Every conversation becomes part of your overall HR insights. Patterns across the organisation help you understand satisfaction, engagement, and development needs. This makes the appraisal more than a yearly meeting. It becomes a strategic tool for learning and organisational growth.
1. Mastery
Mastery describes how confident and capable the employee feels in their role. The appraisal explores whether they have the right skills, resources, and opportunities to grow in their work.
Typical focus points:
Skills and competencies
Opportunities for learning
Confidence in day to day tasks
Access to support and tools
Flow and job satisfaction
2. Autonomy
Autonomy relates to the employee’s level of influence over their tasks and how they work. A healthy sense of autonomy strengthens engagement, motivation, and ownership.
Typical focus points:
Ability to plan and prioritise work
Freedom to decide how tasks are solved
Decision making responsibility
Flexibility in work routines
Trust and support from the manager
3. Belonging
Belonging concerns the social and cultural environment around the employee. Strong relationships and psychological safety are key elements in motivation and retention.
Typical focus points:
Relationships with colleagues
Support and collaboration
Connection to company values
Identification with the organisation
Feeling safe to speak up
4. Meaning
Meaning captures how valuable and purposeful the employee perceives their work to be. When employees understand their contribution, motivation and engagement rise significantly.
Typical focus points:
Sense of purpose in daily tasks
Alignment with personal values
Feeling of making a difference
Recognition for contributions
Development through meaningful work
All appraisals generate valuable organisational data. HR can track trends, identify risks early, and support managers with fact based insights. Appraisals become a consistent and strategic part of your HR foundation.
