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What has changed?

Based on the feedback from staff at the end of the previous appraisal season, we are implementing the following changes from January 2024:

• Working in collaboration with managers in the Technical Managers Group, a new appraisal form has been designed to support staff working in theÌý

  Technical

  Technical
  Ìýcommunity. This form is being launched as part of a pilot project in 2024, and feedback will be collated to inform the future appraisal process for staff.
• Existing forms forÌý

  Professional Services

  Professional Services
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  Academic, Research andÌýTeaching

  Academic, Research andÌýTeaching
  Ìýstaff have been updated to include statements onÌýDeclarations of InterestÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýConflict of Interest.Ìý

Getting ready for your next appraisal?

ÌýDepartments are being encouraged to implement an annual appraisal season, which takes place every year from January to April. To ensure that you're prepared, consider the following actions:

• Familiarise yourself with the supporting resourcesÌý
• Schedule appraisal meetings with your direct reports, to take place between January and AprilÌý(ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s appraisal season)
• Discuss the timing of your nextÌýappraisal meeting with your line manager,ÌýideallyÌýthis wouldÌýtake place between JanuaryÌýand AprilÌý(during ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s appraisal season)Ìý
• Complete the appraisals e-learning to prepare you as an appraiser or appraiseeÌý
• Complete Part AÌýof the appraisal paperwork (and the checklist if appropriate)Ìýand share this with your line manager at least a week before your appraisal meeting