People look for two main things with respect to being satisfied in their job.
One - do they feel connected to the vision and to others who will help make it a reality?
And two - do they feel that their management values their contribution?
Managers who focus on enabling their people to feel connected and valued will have higher performing teams.
How can you help your team get connected to your vision? (You do have one, don’t you?)
How can you help your team get more connected to each other?
How can you show your team that they are valued by you, and by your organisation?
This should be an ongoing process throughout the year, but doing appraisals is when you can do this in a more formal way. Large numbers of managers report that performance appraisal is the management job they dislike the most, so follow the link to learn how to make your appraisals work for you.
My best wishes, Paul
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