workplace evaluation

[ˈwɜːrkpleɪs ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: workplace evaluations
avaliação de desempenho no trabalho
1. A formal assessment of an employee's job performance, skills, productivity, and overall contribution to the organization
The manager conducted a workplace evaluation to discuss the employee's strengths and areas for improvement.
O gerente conduziu uma avaliação de desempenho para discutir os pontos fortes e áreas de melhoria do funcionário.
2. A periodic review process used to measure employee competency, set goals, and determine compensation or promotion eligibility
Annual workplace evaluations are standard practice in most multinational corporations.
Avaliações anuais de desempenho são prática padrão na maioria das corporações multinacionais.
In Brazil, workplace evaluations (avaliações de desempenho) have become increasingly important with the professionalization of HR practices. They typically occur annually or semi-annually and are used to justify salary increases, promotions, and in some cases, layoffs. In the USA, workplace evaluations are a standard HR practice, though their frequency and formality vary by company size and industry. The process often includes self-assessment, manager feedback, and sometimes 360-degree reviews. In Portugal, evaluations are often more formal and structured, particularly in larger organizations and government institutions.
NYC Slang
performance review / the eval
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance reviewemployee evaluationperformance appraisaljob evaluationwork assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
informal feedbackunstructured assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação de desempenho
Most common term used in corporate settings across Brazil
São Paulo
avaliação de desempenho / análise de desempenho
Widely used in business hubs; sometimes shortened to 'avaliação'
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação de desempenho / feedback de trabalho
Common in corporate environments; 'feedback' is also used colloquially
Portugal
avaliação de desempenho / avaliação de desempenho profissional
Formal and widely used in Portuguese companies and public administration

Related Words

performance metricsemployee feedback360-degree reviewKPIcompetency assessmentcareer development

Related Idioms & Phrases

get evaluated
annual review
evaluation period
review cycle
performance conversation
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