Appraisal 360

HRD 2011 – an exhibitor’s experience

Visitors often think exhibitors are just there to sell stuff, and of course we are, but the whole experience is so much more than that. The number of contacts you make; the conversations you have, some long, some snatched; all help to inform business, make us more customer focused and in the end give you a better service should you choose to business with us.

Get even more value from your 360 Appraisal investment

At Appraisal360 we don’t just offer the latest in innovative online 360 appraisal systems. Did you know we also offer specialist add-ons which not only enhance your experience but offer even more value on your appraisal investment? Extra tools, which complement our comprehensive 360 appraisal system...

How do you rate yourself in appraisals?

360 appraisals aren’t just a good way to find out how others truly see you, they also tell you whether your own self-perception in terms of your professional personality is accurate. It may seem surprising but when it comes to the self-assessment part of a 360 appraisal...

The question is... Which is right for your 360 Appraisal?

Did you know that at Appraisal360 we give you the flexibility to design your own questionnaires? But which is the right route for your business? Is it better to always write your own questions, or will our off-the-shelf questionnaires be right for you? It largely depends on the type of p you’re involved in...

Why online 360 appraisals stop you going round in circles

Do you want to get the best results from your 360 appraisal system quickly, efficiently and at low-cost? This is why you should use an internet-based provider such as Appraisal360. Because although you can in theory still conduct 360 appraisals using paper-based methods, it’s much easier and manageable to have everything online...

Getting ready for 360 Appraisals

Launching an effective 360 appraisal system within your business isn’t just a matter of choosing the right provider – there are important steps you can take that will help to ensure is it a smooth-running success before it even begins. If you want to get honest and appropriate feedback, then it’s vital that everyone knows that their anonymity is guaranteed and their responses confidential. One way many companies choose to convey this is by using a third-party, such as our Appraisal360 network of practitioners...

The 360 Appraisal way of identifying employee issues

One of the most beneficial aspects of 360 appraisals is the ability to identify any employee issues before they become a real problem for your business. 360 feedback results, if tabulated correctly, will show you at a glance any hot spots that you need to act on. By analysing employee self-analysis scores, you’ll be able to see if there are those who need immediate attention...

360 Appraisals for Beginners - New Practitioner Workshops for Businesses

Businesses throughout the UK can learn more about how 360 degree appraisals can benefit their company at a new workshop taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon this month. Our new practitioner workshop is designed to give learning and development professionals and HR managers the confidence and knowledge to successfully introduce 360 degree feedback in their companies...

Do you Need to Make Friends to get a Good 360 Appraisal?

If you’re running a 360 appraisal system in your business, is it better for employees to choose their own respondents or for you to select people for them? In fact, it’s good practice for employees to choose their own respondents. By giving them this responsibility, and the option to personally choose who reviews them, it encourages employees to take ownership of their learning and personal development...

Training Those Who Deliver 360 Feedback

Deciding to invest and implement 360 appraisals is a big decision for any company, but investing in the team which will deliver the feedback to employees is just as important.

Why? Because if the 360 feedback isn’t given to the recipient in the correct way, the whole exercise could be wasted.

Remember, no one likes getting negative feedback so it’s crucial to handle it sensitively, whilst demonstrating how employees can use their feedback to make a positive difference to their career through development plans and company support...

How Not to Do 360 Appraisals - The Common Mistakes

360 appraisals are a highly useful and powerful tool for companies when implemented correctly. But many companies make mistakes during the process that can jeopardise the usefulness of the entire project. Here’s just a few of the most common mistakes that companies can make – but which are all easily avoidable if you have the advice of a 360 appraisal expert such as Appraisal360...

When Should 360 Appraisals Not Be Used?

When used properly, 360 degree feedback is a powerful tool within business. But are there ever any instances when 360 appraisals should not be used? The answer is yes. 360 feedback is designed to help a person’s development, to help them identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and to ultimately help them become more effective in their job...

Why Use 360 Appraisals?

Why should you consider using a 360 degree appraisal system? Companies new to the concept of 360 appraisals often don’t realise the benefits it brings until they try it for themselves. So what is a 360 degree appraisal exactly? It’s a way for an employee to get confidential, anonymous feedback from the people they work with, whether it’s their manager, colleagues or peers. This feedback focuses on behaviours and competencies, rather than on performance objectives, or job-specific skills. It focuses on other skills, such as communication, analytical thinking, commercial awareness and teamwork...

Practitioner Network

Having a good network of practitioners has always been key to the service from Appraisal360 and now we plan to develop the network further.