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The following documents are for use by PFA members only.  Please do not pass on without the owner's permission - thanks!


Partner University Contact Details

Download the file for contact details for all members of the PFA project. This document also outlines which modules (goals, review and learning) each institution is using.

PFA Guidance Series

This series of guidance documents are for your use, intended to help inform and explain the usage and benefits of the PFA system.

1. 31 Reasons Why Appraisals Don't Work

This list identifies some of the problems inherent in traditional performance appraisals in HE.
31 reasons.pdf
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2. The Business Case

A pooling of opinion, data, research and drivers for change to help PFA colleagues develop internal business cases for an investment in the performance management agenda.
business_case_for_review.pdf
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3. PFA vs HR Bolt-On

Find out the reasons why PFA can be more beneficial than a free HR Bolt-On.
PFA vs HR Bolt-On.pdf
File Size: 307 kb
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4. Web vs Paper Appraisal Process

A comparison - produced by one of the PFA partners - showing the time and cost savings of a web-based appraisal process over a traditional paper one.
Web vs Paper.pdf
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5. PFA Overview

This document and presentation outline the project and system.
PFA Overview.pdf
File Size: 402 kb
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PFA project overview.pptx
File Size: 679 kb
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6. Data Sharing

A simple set of diagrams explaining how your data is looked after.
Example data sharing process.pdf
File Size: 122 kb
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7. Improving Reviews - a system summary

This short document looks at how the system can simplify the review process, with a separate version suitable for Users.
PFA System Summary.pdf
File Size: 280 kb
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PFA System Summary - Users.pdf
File Size: 278 kb
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8. Goals - the Basics

These two documents explore the importance of clarity in goals, as well as the organisational benefits of setting goals.
NEW Goal Clarity.pdf
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Goal Setting Leaflet.pdf
File Size: 104 kb
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Additional Information

NEW - The latest Staff Development forum newsletter has featured the PFA project.  Click to download the article.
SDF Article Spring 13.pdf
File Size: 795 kb
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NEW - what dashboard reports will look like for managers, giving them an overview of progress.
Example Management Reports.pdf
File Size: 258 kb
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Have a look at the FAQ for more information.
PFA FAQs.pdf
File Size: 234 kb
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Click to download a Powerpoint presentation about how performance management is able to affect corporate outcomes.
Improving Organisational Performance.pptx
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NEW - Reports

This article, written by Professor Bobby Medlin of the University of Arkansas, details how goal setting enhances performance.
Enhancing Performance Through Goal Setting.pdf
File Size: 102 kb
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SHRM and Globoforce's Employee Recognition Survey Spring 2013 - A survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management
SHRM Survey.pdf
File Size: 1061 kb
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CIPD's report on Performance Management
Performance Management in Action.pdf
File Size: 373 kb
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Case Studies

Lots of different resources are being used to help implement on-line appraisal tools throughout the sector.  These include implementation plans, presentations of pilot evaluation evidence and business case documentation.  Colleagues have kindly agreed to share these here...
University of Bristol Staff Survey - The file below contains the summary of findings following a staff survey conducted at Bristol University both before and after the pilot was run.  The survey was sent to 112 staff across the three trial departments and was completed anonymously. 
UoB Staff Survey.docx
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Next Steps - A short powerpoint presentation of the evaluation that was delivered to senior staff at the University of Bristol in order to start the process of thinking about 2012/13 'next steps'. 
UoB Online Review Pilot Outcomes.ppt
File Size: 925 kb
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Have a look at some of our members' current review forms


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