In-house lawyers—Drafting an appraisal form

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Practice notes

In-house lawyers—Drafting an appraisal form

Published by a ��˾��ҹ�� In-house Advisor expert

Practice notes

This Practice Note provides guidance on drafting a competency based appraisal form. For examples, see the appraisal form Templates, supplemented by a Practice Note: Competency Framework.

Why are appraisals important?

An effective Performance management process focuses on:

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aligning your workforce with the strategic aims of the business
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improving employee performance
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supporting employee development and Retention
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driving better business results

What to include in your appraisal form

Most appraisal forms include:

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a review of performance against previous objectives
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an assessment of performance against the core skills required for the role (key competencies)
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a mechanism for agreeing performance objectives for the next 12 months
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an assessment of training needs and a personal Development plan

They may also deal with:

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identifying potential for promotion
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making Recommendations for individual pay awards if appropriate

Review of performance against objectives

Most appraisals include an assessment of how employees have performed against their objectives, which will usually have been set the previous year, but could have been updated during the year.

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Performance definition

What does Performance mean?

The performance of the work in public is an act restricted by the copyright in a literary, dramatic or musical work.

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