360 degree surveys denote a system or process through which employees receive feedback about various aspects related to workplace performance and behaviour from multiple sources. 360 degree feedback figuratively refers to a degree of circle with employee at center of circle. The received feedback comes from various sources such as managers and supervisors, colleagues and peers.

How surveys are conducted

In order to obtain the most honest and open feedback, the surveys are kept anonymous. Also, in order to make the most of the 360 feedback system, it is important to have a well designed questionnaire that includes a range of important and relevant questions. These questions pertain to different competencies in the workplace. The questions asked in the survey are weighed or measured on the rating scale. The feedback recipient is also asked to fill the self evaluation form, which will contain similar questions related to their peer evaluations.

Why 360 feedback tools are so important

360 feedback tools are extremely important to acquire the information used by the management during their decision making process. As such, this helps the managers to have a fair idea of the various aspects of their employees’ performance and also enables the employee to recognize their strengths and weaknesses and how to work on improving them.

360 feedback systems help to boost up employee morale and motivate them to perform even better and contribute in the overall growth and development of the organization. The system provides a robust tool to the employees as it enables them to develop efficacy in their current roles.