Performance Management Strategies For Service Sector

Performance Management Strategies for service sector
Key Objectives
Key objectives in the service industry should include high customer satisfaction levels, increased
revenue and positive word-of-mouth reputation. Other measurable objectives include increased
market share and low employee turnover. Objectives can be measured through customer comment
and suggestion cards, online surveys, focus groups and in-person interviews. Management may opt
to develop a numerical classification system to gauge and measure performance in key service
areas.
Service Initiatives
Service initiatives that can increase performance and goal meeting include ongoing on-the-job
training and peer-to-peer mentoring. Providing regular feedback and offering a mechanism for
employees to approach management with concerns and suggestions can help increase overall
service performance. Include staffers in the goal-setting process to ensure buy-in and make staffers
feel they're being heard.
Setting Goals
Developing clear, measurable service goals can help employees in the service industry understand
management expectations and set the stage for how an organization wants customers treated. Goals
can be set by department or by individual and be monitored and measured through customer
satisfaction surveys and performance appraisals. Goals should be clearly defined, have timelines for
completion and should be achievable.
Performance Indicators
Develop criteria for measuring goal progress and performance. In the service sector, indicators
could include high marks on customer feedback surveys, increased repeat business figures,
production/output, revenue generation and customer referral numbers. Also take into consideration
levels of absenteeism, meeting deadlines, taking initiative, staying on budget and participating in
team environments.
Performance Evaluation
Staffers in the service industry should be regularly evaluated on their customer attitudes, knowledge
of the company’s products and services and through customer interaction observance. Employees
can be evaluated on their goal progress. Unsatisfactory evaluations should be followed with detailed
improvement plans, mentoring and ongoing service training. Consider reverse appraisals to gauge
management performance as well as peer-to-peer evaluations to get a well-rounded picture of
performance levels.
Value of Performance Measurement
Organizations that regularly monitor and measure performance in key service areas can stay ahead
of their competition. Having such a system in place allows an organization to monitor customer
service attitudes, get employee feedback, notice areas of concern quickly and fix problems before
they become costly.
Seek Feedback
1. The first step in developing a service culture is to show genuine interest in finding out what your
customers want from your company, products and services. Ongoing research can help you gain
insight as to how your company currently performs and what improvements you must make to
strength loyal relationships. Your employees can more easily by into the customer-first mentality
you project if they see you working to gather information about your customers.
Communicate and Establish Consistency
1. Most elements of a company culture begin at the top. As a business owner or manager, your actions
and words set the tone for what employees view as core philosophies of the business. If you project
a service attitude in your dealings with customers or clients, that helps. You can establish a vision
and company objectives that emphasize customer service. In delegating responsibilities to
departments, work teams and employees, you want to convey the specific duties each holds in the
bigger picture.
Reward and Recognize
1. No matter what you say to instill viability in any cultural component, you must reinforce its
importance through action. To perpetuate a service culture, you need to include service standards in
job descriptions, employee evaluations and compensation. If you emphasize customer service in
assessments, raises and promotion decisions, even above other production and sales standards, it
strengthens your commitment. Publicly recognizing top service performers with praise and awards
may encourage workers to work on their reputations as elite service performers. You may also have
to eliminate workers that don't fit into or desire to fit into the culture.
Set Policies and Train
1. You service culture is also developed through formal written documents and communications. Your
company mission, website, employee policy manual and customer service policy all provide
opportunities to infuse customer-oriented policies for internal or external communication. Once you
establish customer-friendly policies, you need to orient and train new employees to accept the
standards. Part of developing an enduring service culture is getting new hires to quickly assimilate
into it.
12 Performance management strategies

1. Define and communicate company objectives
Establish clear objectives and communicate them throughout the

organization to align teams and foster a shared sense of purpose.
This promotes collaboration and ensures everyone is working
toward common goals.
Clearly communicating (and re-communicating) the company

mission, vision, and strategic objectives are important at
every phase of the employee journey. From onboarding to annual
reviews, to monthly team meetings, reminding employees of the
ultimate objectives and how they can help achieve them ensures
that everyone understands their role in contributing to the
organization's success. Sharing a vision helps everyone meet in the
middle.
2. Set, track, and review performance goals
Implementing measurable goals with the SMART and OKR goal-

setting frameworks and regularly tracking employee progress is
central to effective performance management as it provides clarity
and focus.
By setting up performance expectations the right way, employees

are able to review their goals periodically and make adjustments as
needed. This process ensures that individuals and teams stay
focused and motivated, and continuously improve their
performance.
From performance to personal development, there are many

different types of goals that are fit for purpose. But ultimately, they
all help employees and teams know where they're going.
3. Provide frequent, constructive feedback
Emphasizing open communication channels and regular

performance feedback helps facilitate growth and improvement.
That said, there's a certain art to giving constructive
feedback effectively. When delivered right, constructive feedback
phrases help employees understand their strengths and areas for
improvement, creating a culture of continuous learning and growth.
4. Gather feedback from peers
Similar to the above and playing off our feedback loop model,
incorporating peer feedback into performance assessments will
help gain a comprehensive understanding of an employee's
contributions and areas for development.
This employee performance management strategy helps foster

fairness, collaboration, and objectivity in performance evaluations.
5. Practice continuous performance management
Engaging in regular one-on-one meetings and establishing

performance management cycles facilitates ongoing communication
between managers and employees and supports development.
6. Recognize achievements
Implementing an employee recognition program to acknowledge

and celebrate outstanding performance helps foster a positive work
environment, boosts morale, and motivates employees to excel.
Who doesn't appreciate a shout-out from their boss after hard work
is done?
From calling out top performance to underlying dedication, or simply

remembering important professional and personal anniversaries,
there are so many ways to show appreciation and send recognition
messages to your team. Add this to your employee performance
management arsenal!
7. Know how to address poor performance
While this one can be a less fun aspect of performance

management, it's important to address poor employee performance.
To effectively nip underperformance in the bud, providing specific
and constructive feedback, identifying root causes, and creating
improvement plans is the best approach.
8. Build relationships based on trust and respect
Strong relationships promote collaboration, loyalty, and a sense of

belonging. And fostering a culture of trust and respect, where
employees feel valued and supported, is crucial to effective
performance management. While goals help employees stay
focused and aligned, a leader shepherds the team when the going
gets tough.
9. Provide skill development opportunities
Investing in your employees' professional growth by offering

training, mentoring, and internal mobility opportunities helps
employees develop new skills and enhance their performance. This
is a win-win, as successful employees help businesses succeed.
10. Foster a culture of employee well-being
Prioritize employee well-being by promoting work-life balance,

mental health support, and stress management initiatives. When
employees feel supported and cared for, their performance and
engagement levels increase.
11. Encourage employee autonomy and empowerment
Empower employees by providing them with autonomy and

decision-making authority in their roles. Encouraging ownership and
accountability fosters motivation, innovation, and a sense of
responsibility for their own performance.
12. Use performance management software to streamline your process
Leveraging performance management software to streamline and

automate processes is a non-negotiable in 2023. A tool like
Officevibe helps facilitate performance reviews, one-on-one
meetings, goal tracking, and continuous performance management.

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12 Performance management strategies

Establish clear objectives and communicate them throughout the

Clearly communicating (and re-communicating) the company

Implementing measurable goals with the SMART and OKR goal-

By setting up performance expectations the right way, employees

From performance to personal development, there are many

Emphasizing open communication channels and regular

This employee performance management strategy helps foster

Engaging in regular one-on-one meetings and establishing

Implementing an employee recognition program to acknowledge

From calling out top performance to underlying dedication, or simply

While this one can be a less fun aspect of performance

Strong relationships promote collaboration, loyalty, and a sense of

Investing in your employees' professional growth by offering

Prioritize employee well-being by promoting work-life balance,

Empower employees by providing them with autonomy and

Leveraging performance management software to streamline and

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