In recent years, demand has risen for software that helps managers perform one of their least favorite tasks: employee performance evaluations.

One of the benefits reported by companies who use electronic appraisals: It puts everything in a searchable database, making it easier to track who the company’s top performers are and who needs improvement.

The software can also help make sure managers get the job done and get it done right — HR can set up a schedule for each employee and see who’s past due for a review at any given time. Also, using an electronic system helps make sure employees throughout the company are evaluated consistently.

Some systems even include a legal filter that will search for dangerous words and phrases.

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