The performance



Example: Performance measures how effectively employees complete their tasks

Definition


"The performance" in an HR context refers to the evaluation of how well employees accomplish their assigned tasks and responsibilities, often measured through specific criteria or metrics to determine effectiveness and productivity within a workplace.

Etymology


The term "performance" originates from the Old French word 'parformance' or 'parfournir,' meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to carry out.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, initially referring to the execution of duties or tasks, which aligns well with its current use in assessing employee effectiveness.

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"The performance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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