UNLEASHING EXCELLENCE: ELEVATING JOB PERFORMANCE OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEE

Abstract

This study explores the factors that contribute to the performance of newly hired employees and provides strategies for improving performance evaluations. Existing literature highlights the importance of employee performance for organizational success, but only a few studies has focused on newly hired employees. This study aims to fill the gap by analyzing performance evaluations and recommending improvement strategies. A descriptive-survey design was used with all newly hired administrative staff (2022-2024) in school institutions. A standardized performance evaluation tool measured attendance, work quality and quantity, adaptability, dependability, and attitude. The data were analyzed with weighted means. Overall performance was rated as "very good" (mean 4.13), with the highest rating for attitude (excellent, mean 4.45). Work quality received the lowest rating (very good, mean 3.93). The positive attitude of new staff members is a positive aspect. However, the lower work quality score indicates that there is a need for improvement. The study recommends targeted training, feedback sessions, and support initiatives to address the gap. Regular evaluations and continuous monitoring are of the utmost importance for sustaining performance and aligning it with organizational objectives.