Frequently Asked
What is GoodBooks Performance Appraisal used for?
GoodBooks Performance Appraisal helps organizations digitize and manage employee performance reviews, goal setting, feedback, and ratings in a structured system. It replaces manual appraisal processes with transparent workflows and performance insights.
Can GoodBooks Performance Appraisal support different appraisal cycles?
Yes. You can configure appraisal cycles based on your organization’s needs- annual, half-yearly, quarterly, or custom review periods- while maintaining consistent workflows across teams.
Does the system support goal setting and alignment?
Absolutely. Goals can be defined using KPIs, KRAs, or OKRs and aligned from organizational objectives down to individual employees, ensuring appraisals are directly tied to measurable outcomes.
How does GoodBooks reduce bias in performance evaluations?
GoodBooks supports multi-rater and 360° feedback, standardized rating scales, and calibration tools. These mechanisms help bring balance and consistency to evaluations, reducing individual bias.
Can employees and managers both participate in appraisals?
Yes. Employees can complete structured self-appraisals, while managers and reviewers provide evaluations, comments, and ratings within the same appraisal workflow.
Is historical appraisal data stored for future reference?
Yes. All past appraisals, ratings, and feedback are securely stored and easily accessible, helping HR teams and leadership make informed decisions on promotions, role changes, and development planning.
Does GoodBooks Performance Appraisal send reminders for reviews?
Yes. Automated notifications and reminders are triggered for self-reviews, manager reviews, approvals, and cycle closures to ensure appraisals are completed on time.
What kind of reports and insights are available?
The platform provides dashboards and reports on goal progress, rating distribution, performance trends, and team-level summaries, giving leadership clear visibility into performance outcomes.
Can GoodBooks Performance Appraisal integrate with other HR systems?
Yes. GoodBooks Performance Appraisal integrates with HRMS, OKR, competency and training frameworks to ensure performance data flows seamlessly across HR processes.