Feeling Stuck: Should I Resign After My Appraisal Has Been Delayed for 5 Months?

Currently, I am working in an IT company as an HR. Last year when I joined this company, we had only 48 employees, and now we have grown to 150 employees. For the past year, I have been handling HR, recruitment, and admin activities. Recently, they have hired a recruiter and an admin as well. It's now time for my annual appraisal.

However, they are questioning the necessity of conducting my appraisal, stating that I don't have many tasks to complete. They have been delaying my appraisal for the past five months, citing reasons such as communication problems and a lack of aggression, among others.

Consequently, I have decided to resign from my job. I would appreciate input from senior professionals on whether this was the right decision or if I should wait and see for another month. I have over 3 years of experience in recruitment and HR.

Regards,
Sinchana

The decision that you have taken is correct. At the same time, if you are planning to quit, then you may have to look for other opportunities as well.

Exploring Other HR Functions

In HR, there are other functions such as payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, training and development, counseling, etc. You can concentrate on these functions and prove that you are the right candidate.

Regards

The parameters of appraisal need to be communicated well in advance. The quantum of work that needs to be done also needs to be communicated at the time of recruitment. Now, if your company is dilly-dallying on the appraisal, then it goes on to show that the company is not that professional.

Performance Appraisal (PA)

Performance Appraisal (PA) is an important HR process. It has to be handled every year with due sensitivity. If this sensitivity is missing, then there is no point in working in such a company.

When you join your next company, I recommend obtaining clarification on performance expectations well in advance to avoid any confusion.

All the best!

Regards,
Dinesh V Divekar

I suggest that you do not leave the company until you have a job offer letter in your hand. First, secure the job and then proceed with resigning. In the meantime, continue your work as usual to prevent any issues from affecting your job.

Regards,
Arun J.