Appraisals

Our HR software provides an electronic, step-by-step workflow that takes care of the entire appraisals lifecycle. The appraisals-specific module not only reduces paperwork and re-keying, but provides all the elements you need to ensure appraisals take place, consistently, across your whole organisation.

Setting timescales

Using our software, you can set timescales in the software to kick-start key stages of the appraisal process. For example, you'll be notified via email of the next appraisal date, and when an employee's objectives are due for review.

Web-based access

Like the rest of our HR solution, the appraisals-specific module is web-based. Time-pressed managers, who may find it more convenient to work on appraisals outside office hours, now have the option to do so. For staff, appraisals are available on a self-serve basis, allowing off-site workers to fill in the required information from any location.

Booking employees' time

Before issuing the appraisal document, you will want to set a time, date and location for the appraisal. Our software integrates fully with Microsoft Outlook calendar software, so the appraisal meeting will appear in the employee's calendar as an appointment. 

Updating the employee

Once you've submitted the appraisal, an email will tell the employee their appraisal form is ready to review. A task will also appear on the individual's homepage within the system. Using the combination of alerts and tasks will reassure employees that their appraisal is important and being taken seriously.

Reviewing employee input

Once the employee has finished working through the appraisal workflow, they simply need to click 'submit' to indicate to the manager that their part is complete. On receiving this alert, you can log back into the software and review what has been written.

Setting objectives

Our consultants can pre-configure the data to be captured, so all the manager needs to do is click 'new' and enter the required information. For example:

• Method: how will the objective will be achieved (e.g. through a training course, progress against KPIs)?
• Date: when is the objective to achieved by?
• Weighting: do you wish to stress the importance of one objective over another (e.g. is it essential or desirable)?

Data protection

By moving from a paper-based system to a centralised, electronic one, you instantly protect your employees' confidential information. Appraisal forms are security controlled; ensuring data can only be entered and reviewed by people with your specified access permissions.

 

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