CIPD issues guidance on performance appraisal

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

CIPD issues guidance on performance appraisal

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has published an updated factsheet on performance appraisal.

The factsheet gives introductory guidance. It:

• explains what appraisal is and its contribution to the performance management process
• looks at how to conduct an appraisal
• considers the skills appraisers and appraisees should develop for successful performance appraisal.

CIPD comment on giving feedback

“Feedback should be based on facts not subjective opinion and should always be backed up with evidence and examples. The aim of feedback should be to promote the understanding of the individual so that they are aware of the impact of their actions and behaviour. It may require corrective action where the feedback indicates that something has gone wrong. However, wherever possible feedback should be used positively to reinforce the good and identify opportunities for further positive action. Giving feedback is a skill and those with no training should be discouraged from giving feedback.”

Want to know more?

Title: Factsheet: Performance appraisal, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, revised February 2009.

Availability: To download the factsheet, free of charge, go to www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/people/performance/appraisals-factsheet

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has more than 130,000 members and is the “leading professional institute for those involved in the management and development of people”. To find out more visit www.cipd.co.uk.