PFA Members Area
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.
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2. The Business CaseA 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.
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3. PFA vs HR Bolt-OnFind out the reasons why PFA can be more beneficial than a free HR Bolt-On.
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4. Web vs Paper Appraisal ProcessA 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.
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5. PFA OverviewThis document and presentation outline the project and system.
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6. Data SharingA simple set of diagrams explaining how your data is looked after.
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7. Improving Reviews - a system summaryThis short document looks at how the system can simplify the review process, with a separate version suitable for Users.
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8. Goals - the BasicsThese two documents explore the importance of clarity in goals, as well as the organisational benefits of setting goals.
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Additional Information
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NEW - The latest Staff Development forum newsletter has featured the PFA project. Click to download the article.
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NEW - what dashboard reports will look like for managers, giving them an overview of progress.
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Have a look at the FAQ for more information.
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Click to download a Powerpoint presentation about how performance management is able to affect corporate outcomes.
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NEW - Reports
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This article, written by Professor Bobby Medlin of the University of Arkansas, details how goal setting enhances performance.
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SHRM and Globoforce's Employee Recognition Survey Spring 2013 - A survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management
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CIPD's report on Performance Management
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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...
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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.
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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'.
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