work evaluation

[/wɜːrk ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: work evaluations
avaliação de desempenho
1. A formal assessment of an employee's job performance, productivity, and contributions to the organization
The annual work evaluation helped identify areas for professional development.
A avaliação de desempenho anual ajudou a identificar áreas para desenvolvimento profissional.
2. A systematic review process that measures how well an employee fulfills their job responsibilities
During the work evaluation, the manager discussed the employee's strengths and weaknesses.
Durante a avaliação de desempenho, o gerente discutiu os pontos fortes e fracos do funcionário.
3. A documented assessment that typically includes ratings, feedback, and recommendations for improvement
The work evaluation form included sections for goal achievement and team collaboration.
O formulário de avaliação de desempenho incluía seções para alcance de metas e colaboração em equipe.
In Brazil, work evaluations are typically conducted annually and are important for career progression, salary adjustments, and bonuses. The process is formalized in larger corporations but may be less structured in smaller companies. In the USA, performance reviews are standard practice with varying frequencies (quarterly, semi-annual, or annual). The terminology and format can vary significantly by company and industry in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance reviewperformance appraisalemployee evaluationjob performance assessmentpersonnel evaluation
Antonyms / Antônimos
informal feedbackcasual observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação de desempenho
Most common term used in Brazilian corporate environment
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação de desempenho
Standard usage in corporate and government sectors
São Paulo
avaliação de desempenho / avaliação de performance
Both terms widely used in business hub; performance evaluation also common
Portugal
avaliação de desempenho / avaliação de performance
European Portuguese uses similar terminology with slightly different formality levels

Related Words

performance metricsfeedback sessioncompetency assessmentemployee developmentpromotion criteriasalary review

Related Idioms & Phrases

performance review meeting
evaluation period
on the evaluation radar
merit-based evaluation
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