Name: Sigerson, John

EID: 827-18-8381
 

Date of Employment: November 11, 2000
 

No Previous Evaluation On File

PURPOSES OF EVALUATION:

An evaluation system serves a number of purposes. It provides the basis for a structured interview between the employee and the supervisor. This interview should help promote communication about skills and behaviors that are important in carrying out job duties. By helping to define strengths and weaknesses for the employee, it can be used to outline a practucal improvement program. In addition, evaluations provide a history of development and progress for both the individual and the agency. It can be used as an aid in determining salary increases and job promotions.

I. ATTENDANCE: B. Frequently absent without legitimate excuse.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson is an unrepentant absentee, especially on cases he considers "dull". He has been reprimanded twice for this behavior.

II. PUNCTUALITY: A. Always reports for duty promptly.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson is never late, and is generally early for all meetings with staff and clients.

III. APPEARANCE: A. Well groomed at all times.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson is always impeccably groomed, despite his low pay and obviously difficult circmstances. He always presents a professional appearance to clients and staff alike.

IV. ACCURACY: A. Exceptional

Comments: This cannot be emphasized enough - Mr. Sigerson's reports are always complete and precise. There are simply no errors in his work.

V. THOROUGHNESS: B. Usually thorough. Sometimes skips detail under pressure.

Comments: It is difficult to evaluate Mr. Sigerson's thoroughness. On the one hand his conclusions are, as noted above, always correct, accurate and to the point. However, his methods are in many cases obscure and details are conjectured or simply omitted from his reports. It is my theory that Mr. Sigerson is well-connected in the city and uses confidential contacts to acquire much of the confidential information he displays so casually. It would be ridiculous to penalize him for utilizing these contacts, but on the other hand, not knowing about them makes it difficult for the agency to evaluate his work. Mr. Sigerson maintains that he does not have these contacts and merely deduces the confidential information from the facts at hand.

VI: ORGANIZATION OF WORK: B. Organizes work satisfactorily.

Mr. Sigerson refuses to use the report form. However, his reports are uniformly excellent.

VII: QUANTITY OF WORK: C. Accomplishes assigned tasks.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson is prone to refuse tasks which he considers dull or drudgery. He has been reprimanded twice for insubordination. However, he is able to handle quite an impressive workload.

VIII: ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: B. Adequate comprehension.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson requires explanation of many simple tasks and subjects. I believe there is a culture gap between England and Beacon Harbor which makes it difficult. Mr. Sigerson is an attentive and quick learner, though.

IX. DEPENDABILITY: A. Work always on schedule.

Comments: Although Mr. Sigerson is, frankly, dreadful about remembering deadlines, he never fails to have his work completed well before them.

X. INITIATIVE: B. Resourceful.

Comments: ...To the point of trying to take over the office. Mr. Sigerson is known as a "busybody".

XI. ATTITUDE TOWARD CRITICISM: B. Resents and ignores criticism.

Comments: There are a few minor exceptions to this evaluation. If a clear company policy can be shown to Sigerson, he is generally repentant at least outwardly. However, in general, Mr. Sigerson is extremely resentful and negative about criticism and responds argumentatively.

XII. SPECIAL PROJECTS: A. Successfully completes projects without supervision.

Comments: With the exception of communication gaps and misunderstandings, noted above, Mr. Sigerson is exceptional in his energy and verve for completing a project on his own, without further supervision or prodding.

XIII. KNOWLEDGE OF JOB: B. Well informed. Has gained or improved skills.

Comments: There are many aspects of detective work which Mr. Sigerson is ignorant of, especially those involving the Internet and computer databases. However, he faithfully attends training seminars and classes even outside of the agency, is a quick learner, and has an uncanny knowledge of many areas of detective work, including shadowing, surrepititious entry and interviewing.

XIV. RELATIONS WITH FELLOW WORKERS: C. Cannot work well with others.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson appears simply incapable of working on a team with anyone but a select few operatives. He is abrasve, brusque and in many instances quite rude and unprofessional. Two complaints about his behavior have been lodged against him by fellow employees for rudeness.

XV. RELATIONS WITH PUBLIC: A. Approachability, desire to assist: 1. Easily approached and responsive.
B. Ability to put self in place of client: 2. Questions until able to interpret patron's request.

Comments: Mr. Sigerson is one of our most popular operatives with return clients who have used his services before, because of the keen interest he takes in the cases assigned to him which are "interesting".

XVI. COMPOSURE: A. Maintains self-control even under pressure.

Comments: Nobody can remember seeing Mr. Sigerson ever flustered under any circumstances, even dangerous or sensitive ones.

XVII. ADAPTABILITY: A. Exceptionally open minded. Eager to test ideas of others.

Comments: As noted above, Mr. Sigerson is an exceptionally quick learner and is eager to draw upon the knowledge of others in fields where he is deficient.

XVIII. JUDGEMENT: A. Makes sound decisions.

Comments: None. See above.

XIX. UNDERSTANDING OF AGENCY GOALS:

Comments: Impossible to say over such a short time. He at least understands the basics of what the agency is trying to accomplish and goes into detail with each client.

XXIV. FAIRNESS TO SUBORDINATES: A. Deals justly, impartially and firmly.

Comments: ...if a bit harshly. He is a stickler for detail and very methodical.

XXV. ABILITY TO DIRECT: A. Visualizes a line of procedure and gives clear directions.

Comments: There have only been two situations in which Mr. Sigerson has been given authority over other operatives and they both report that he is one of the clearest communicators of orders they have ever worked with.

OVERALL APPRAISAL:

While I would not recommend Mr. Sigerson for a promotion, pay raise or permanent hiring at this time, I would definitely recommend retention. He is a rather poor employee, but is an excellent operative who brings business in, and keeps it coming back. He also provides good publicity for the company in his amateur boxing matches, which gives us a "tough" profile in the community.

EMPLOYEE COMMENTS:

To Whom It May Concern:

Mr. Addison is to be commended for his evaluation of my work. It is accurate in every regard.

Respectfully, J. Sigerson

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