How Should Altered KPAs Be Weighed in Annual Reviews After Midyear Changes?

Dear All,

I have a query regarding the weightage of KPA during the annual review when there is an alteration of KPA during the midyear review. Suppose a KPA was set at the start of the year - Goal Setting. During the midyear review, it has been observed to be irrelevant due to changes in business requirements. However, the employee has worked on that particular KPA and executed it completely.

What weightage should this deleted KPA carry during the annual review?

Assigning weight to each Key Result Area (KRA) is the prerogative of the Head of Department (HOD) or the Departmental Manager. However, this activity must be completed before the start of each performance cycle. If the performance cycle spans a quarter or half-year, creating a new KRA sheet is a relatively straightforward task. However, issues may arise if the performance cycle covers a full year.

In cases where market conditions or business requirements necessitate changes in the weights assigned to KRAs or the addition/deletion of some KRAs, it is advisable to finalize the Performance Appraisal (PA) process for the ongoing quarter or half-year, as applicable. Subsequently, a fresh KRA sheet can be raised for the remaining duration of the year.

Thank you,

Dinesh Divekar