Performance Evaluation

Performance evaluation is not a one-time event, it is an ongoing process that needs to be structured and automated in order to remain relevant and meaningful. ZenHR's performance and evaluation module allows you to automate this time-consuming process while keeping your employees engaged and in line with your company's strategies and departmental monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals. You can also set notifications and reminders to prompt your employees to update their ''Key Results''.

Performance Evaluation
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are the best way to define and track objectives and their outcomes while not compromising employee innovation. Through ZenHR, employees can create, monitor, and collaborate on their Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with their managers. This creates a constant feedback loop that employees crave and guarantees optimum performance and results.

Competencies Evaluation

Competencies Evaluation

Competencies are different from goals and objectives. Goals and objectives are all about “what” has been done, whereas competencies are about “how” it was done. To ensure that your team’s competencies are growing and developing over time, you must put in the time and effort to track each employees’ competency development. ZenHR's Competencies Evaluation feature allows you to identify and grade the skills and behaviors that each employee's job role requires. As a result, you can track the progress of each employee's ability/competency in every one of the identified areas.

General Factors

General Factors

ZenHR’s performance module allows you to specify General Factors that apply to the employee being appraised, such as attendance, interpersonal relationships, adherence to company policies, and any other factors that might affect your employees’ appraisal results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about ZenHR’s features, setup, and support.

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What is performance evaluation, and how does ZenHR streamline it?

Performance evaluation is a continuous cycle of setting goals, reviewing progress, and giving feedback—not a one-time event. ZenHR automates this end-to-end process and keeps employees aligned with monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals. 

How to evaluate employee performance with ZenHR (step by step)?

Set goals/KPIs for each role → track progress during the cycle → collect manager/employee feedback → finalize ratings with an audit trail. ZenHR’s module is built to automate these stages so HR departments can focus on quality feedback instead of manual admin.

Can we link goals (OKRs/KPIs) to appraisals?

Yes. ZenHR’s guidance and resources emphasize setting clear goals and tying reviews to measurable outcomes, which improves fairness and clarity in employee evaluations.

What reporting do managers and HR get from the module?

You can use dashboards and reports to spot trends, inform promotions or training plans, and close skill gaps—helping HR departments make data-driven decisions from each performance evaluation cycle.

Is ZenHR suitable for teams in Saudi Arabia?

Yes—ZenHR serves companies across MENA, including Saudi Arabia. The performance evaluation module sits within ZenHR’s HRMS, so it works alongside local HR workflows already handled in other ZenHR modules (attendance, payroll, etc.).

How does the module reduce review time for HR departments?

By automating reminders, consolidating inputs (manager + employee notes), and aligning reviews with scheduled cycles, ZenHR removes much of the manual work and helps maintain consistency across teams and periods.

Would you like to simplify performance evaluations across your organization?

Empower managers and employees with structured reviews, goal tracking, and actionable feedback — all within ZenHR’s integrated performance management system.

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