Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) are tools used to evaluate an employee’s performance by describing specific behaviors associated with different levels of performance. Instead of general ratings like “good” or “poor,” BARS provides detailed examples of what an employee might do at each level, such as “consistently meets deadlines” or “rarely meets deadlines.” This approach makes performance assessments clearer and more objective, focusing on real actions rather than vague judgments, helping both managers and employees understand expectations and areas for improvement more effectively.