A discriminating approach to appraisal
Article Abstract:
The example of US case law can provide valuable insight for UK corporations in avoiding potential liability for discrimination in performance appraisals. While performance appraisals ideally should be linked to objective criteria, criteria often will be judgmental to a degree. Subjective judgements in performance appraisals, particularly in situations where the appraisals are used for determining promotions and compensation, invite charges of discrimination. The example of US case law indicates that performance appraisal criteria should be job-related; appraisers should be checked by a management review; there should be evidence that the system is reliable and valid; there should be a period of open discussion between the rater and ratee; there should be a device for an appeal; there should be written guidelines; and there should be follow-up opportunities for ratees to improve their performance through such means as training.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1990
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Whitehall rewrites the appraisal form-book
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The British Civil Service, like many other organizations, is in the process of reformulating its job appraisal procedures. The new appraisal procedures place more demands on departments in government, but they are intended to provide managers and staff with a way of increasing the effectiveness of their day-to-day operations as well as their long-term effectiveness. The new appraisal system provides line managers with more discretion in deciding the details of their appraisal systems, emphasizing achievements over activities and encouraging increased initiative. The range of public positions to be affected by the new appraisal guidelines made it impossible to create a single solution, but a central framework of key principles was seen as essential. The complete system is listed.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1986
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Appraisal in the public sector: dispensing with the big stick
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Employee appraisal within the British teaching profession is an essential part of new pay and contractual conditions, with its supporters claiming that appraisal systems will eliminate poor teachers and reward good ones. However, questions remain as to whether performance appraisals in this guise will actually achieve their goals. Along with academia, other organizations in Britain interested in the technique include the Civil Service and the National Health Service. While the method will work in some situations, it will fail miserably in others. The nature of the transactions between individuals involved in the appraisal process is one aspect on which the success or failure of the appraisal system depends. An analysis of British employee appraisal systems is provided.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1986
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