The University of Sheffield

Human Resources

Managing Performance Toolkit

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

Managing Performance Toolkit Index
Policies and Procedures	Disciplinary Policy Disciplinary Procedure Capability Policy Capability Procedure Sickness Absence Management Policy Sickness Absence Management Procedure Data Protection Responsibilities
Tools for Staff	Guidance: Guidance for staff on the Disciplinary Procedure Guidance: Guidance for staff on the Sickness Absence Management Procedure Guidance: Employee Occupational Health Referral Guide
Tools for Getting Started	Roles & Responsibilities What is "Managing Performance"? Why manage performance? Managing Performance Cycle Top Tips: Setting Direction Planning Performance Top Tips: Setting objectives and standards for a new employee Top Tips: Setting and agreeing objectives and standards for existing employees Clarify the Role/About The Job Induction Probation Providing support and identifying skills needs Staff Review and Development Scheme (SRDS) Developing Yourself
Tools to Manage Under-Performance/Performance Issues	Managing Under-Performance Understanding Capability and Conduct Flowchart: Disciplinary Procedure Disciplinary Tools & Templates Index Flowchart: Capability Procedure Capability Tools & Templates Index Flowchart: Sickness Absence Management Procedure Sickness Absence Management Tools & Templates Index
Tools for Recognising and Enhancing Performance	Reviewing achievements and progress Recognising & Rewarding Good Performance Continuing Development Supporting Aspirations Rewards and Benefits Staff Review and Development Scheme (SRDS) Learning Management System (LMS)
Tools for the On-going Management of Performance	Regular feedback Interim SRDS One-to-One interactions