Managing Performance Toolkit

This toolkit provides a good practice guide to support managers to manage performance effectively.

Staff Review & Development Scheme (SRDS)

Information and guidance relating to the SRDS process, including objective setting, providing feedback and identifying training and development to support these objectives.

Disciplinary Policy

This policy establishes transparent principles so that if problems arise with a member of staff’s conduct, a fair and reasonable course of informal and/or formal action can be taken to resolve issues and aid improvement.

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Disciplinary Procedure

This procedure outlines the transparent processes so that if problems arise with a member of staff’s conduct, a fair and reasonable course of informal and/or formal action can be taken to resolve issues and aid improvement.

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Capability Policy

This policy establishes transparent principles so that if problems arise with a member of staff’s performance, a fair and reasonable course of informal and/or formal action can be taken to resolve issues and aid improvement.

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Capability Procedure

This procedure outlines the transparent processes so that if problems arise with a member of staff’s performance, a fair and reasonable course of informal and/or formal action can be taken to resolve issues and aid improvement.

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Sickness Absence Management Policy

This policy outlines principles of good practice aimed at preventing ill health, the effective management of sickness absence when it occurs and the rehabilitation of staff where reasonable, including taking all reasonable measures to support and retain those with a disability.

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Sickness Absence Management Procedure

This procedure outlines good practice processes aimed at preventing ill health, the effective management of sickness absence when it occurs and the rehabilitation of staff where reasonable, including taking all reasonable measures to support and retain those with a disability.

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Research Misconduct Policy

This policy outlines the University's expectations of all research undertaken on University premises or using University facilities, which is to be conducted observing the highest standards of research practice.

• Research Misconduct Flowchart

Anti-Bribery Statement

A statement outlining the University of Sheffield's commitment to applying the highest standards of conduct and integrity in its business activities in the UK and overseas.

Conflicts of Interest

Within every staff member’s contract of employment is the requirement to declare to their Head of Department any potential conflict of interest of which they may be aware.  This guidance is intended to help Heads of Departments to deal with such declarations in a consistent manner, to ensure the University’s interests are protected as far as is reasonably possible.

Social Media in the Workplace

The University recognises the capabilities, benefits and opportunities from the use of social media tools within the organisation.  The following guidance is designed to support the effective management of social media within the workplace.

• Guidance: Cyber Bullying

Sickness & Absence Through Ill Health

Information, guidance and support relating to good practice aimed at preventing ill health, the effective management of sickness absence when it occurs and the rehabilitation of staff where reasonable.

Staff Development

If you're a new member of staff, or co-ordinating an induction programme for a new starter, visit these pages to find out more about key activities for new starters, induction events, and useful information for new staff.

Academic Staff Information

Policies, procedures and guidance relating specifically to academic staff (teaching and/or research).

Resolving Workplace Issues

Information for staff and managers relating to resolving workplace disputes, conflicts or grievances. Includes information on addressing bullying and harassment concerns and the mediation scheme.