PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Higher degree of employee ownership in performance management
Employees are increasingly being given greater ownership of the performance management process and responsibility for their own career development, according to new research by Incomes Data Services.
Not only are individuals often expected to take the lead in review discussions, but they are also asked to be more proactive in establishing their own objectives. What’s more, some organisations contacted by IDS have placed much of the onus on employees to draft their own performance plans.
More emphasis on behavioural goals
In their push for a higher performance culture that will drive longer-term business success, organisations are also placing greater emphasis on behavioural goals.
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As IDS points out: “These are typically set in relation to a competency framework to define the manner in which objectives ought to be met. There is also a growing focus on personal development planning as a means of helping employees achieve their targets and of encouraging continuous improvement.”
Line managers have key role
While organisations are increasingly advocating a higher degree of employee ownership of the performance management process, IDS found that line managers continue to play a key role as facilitators, advocates and coaches.
“The success of a new performance management system rests largely on the ability of line managers to manage and engage their staff. Consulting with them during the initial design phase, then, is likely to build enthusiasm and can help to secure buy-in and long-term commitment to the process,” says IDS.
What’s in this report by IDS?
This 41-page publication includes the following sections:
1. Overview
Meeting objectives.
2. Analysis
What is the performance management cycle?
Performance planning
Tracking progress
The annual appraisal.
3. Company practice
The approach to performance management in five case-study organisations:
NEC Electronics
Anglian Water
Informa
Arval
Abbey.
Want to know more?
Title: “Performance management”, IDS HR Study 839, February 2007, Incomes Data Services.
Availability: Call IDS customer services in London, tel: 020 7324 2599, or you can order online at www.incomesdata.co.uk/studies/perfman.htm
IDS HR Studies analyse employers' HR and personnel policies, procedures and practices. The service is designed to enable subscribers to learn from the experience of others and to benchmark their policies and practices against those of other businesses.
Incomes Data Services is an independent research organisation providing information and analysis on pay, conditions, pensions, employment law and personnel policy and practice in the UK and rest of Europe. For more information about IDS jump to www.incomesdata.co.uk