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Performance Management

Performance Management

ActusTM Performance Management Software

...is uniquely user friendly because it has been purpose built to encourage engaging manage­

ment practice. This is why our clients see Actus TM performance management software as so

different to typical HR software.

What do our Customers say?

“We chose Actus™ because the level of functionality

and expertise embedded in the system really made it

stand out as a tool that would bring real value to the

business. Having viewed a number of similar products I

found this to be a superb solution!”

Pas Ruggiero Managing Director. – Integra ICT

“We have been delighted by the level of service and the

functionality of Actus™. Compared with a similar roll out

of an HR payroll system, Advance Change have

provided a noticeably superior level of support and

communication which has made taking up the system so

much easier”

Gill Barnett HR Director – Impact

“With ActusTM you are getting an enterprise quality system which traditionally would have cost a small

fortune at totally accessible pricing, not just that, the training, support and service is excellent”

Mahmood Chaudhri - Datrix

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Why investing in Actus™ Performance Management Software is right for

your business now:

Businesses that have effective performance management practice are 20% more profitable than

those that don’t. ActusTM is not ‘bolt on HR software’ it is designed to embed year round people

management practice.

In 1997 The Institute for Work Psychology at Sheffield University and The Centre for Economic

Performance at London School of Economics published a large scale study with data gathered over 10

years demonstrating that better people management practices explained 18% of the variation in

productivity and 19% of the variation in profitability

Actus™ is uniquely designed to drive engagement within your business.

‘Engagement has been shown to correlate with increased profitability, higher sales, better customer service, employees as ambassadors for strategy and brand, waste reduction, better attitude to change, increased internal co-operation, more commitment to cost constraint, innovation orientation, retention of valuable employees, more attractive environment for talent and greater alertness to health and safety’

The Corporate Research Forum (2010)

‘Engagement is now an accepted leading indicator of next year’s financial results’ Human Capital Institute; (2010)

The 7 key engagement drivers

1. The nature of the work itself, it needs to be challenging, creative and varied as well as

being a good fit for the skills of the individual.

2. A perception that the work undertaken is important, with clear purpose and meaning that

can be linked to the organisations values and goals.*

3. Clarity of expectation and regular feedback on progress.*

4. Opportunities for learning and career progress including access to development and

training.*

5. A quality relationship with the line manager where the individual feels that they are

listened to and understood as an individual. *

6. Timely recognition and feedback on performance acting as a reward in itself.*

7. Visible and inspirational senior managers who lead by example

*Can be directly supported by using Actus™ performance management system

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Actus™ - The business case

“This is not ‘nice to have’ HR software, It is important to recognize that employee performance

management has a direct relationship on business results” Graham Walker MD Siemens Enterprise Communications Ltd

Productivity:

Removal of paper based processes and high administrative burden for HR

Transitions objective setting from a once yearly ‘paperwork exercise’ to a way of working, increasing focus on key business goals

Performance reports available at a click of a button, saving time

Aligns the whole organization to focus on key company objectives

Increased visibility of individual high or low performance

Profitability:

Promotes year-round focus on key business result areas

Enables recognition of high performance with or without aligned pay

Reduces attrition and supports retention

No CAPEX cost or ongoing maintenance costs

Engagement:

Improves clarity of role and focus on what is expected

Increases accountability and empowerment through employee involvement

Embeds and encourages best people management practice e.g. monthly 1to1’s and regular appraisal

Encourages feedback and recognition using social media driven approach

Compliance:

Improves data protection and makes audit easy

Records all employee meetings, evidencing use of process

Logs and flags expiry dates for time critical qualifications

Securely hosted, removing the need for local storage

Greener!

Dramatically reduces the amount of paper involved in employee management

Reduces carbon footprint

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Actus™ performance management

system –features

It is possible to start with a certain specification

and add features as your performance

management process evolves within your

business.

Objective Setting

Setting and monitoring SMART objectives that are aligned with business goals gives clarity and focuses

employees on business priorities.

Facility to add, edit and review performance against objectives

Aligned with balanced scorecard or company categories

Ability to add and track milestones

Provides deadlines and reminders

Comments & like functionality to encourage positive reinforcement

Appraisal documents

Regular appraisal of performance reinforces positive behaviours and promotes stretch achievement.

Bi-annual or once yearly option

Mini appraisal option for new starters or more regular reviews

Behavioural competencies option included as standard

Performance rating option included

Development planning & training records

Enabling employees to take ownership of their own development and tracking this progress empowers

individuals to develop and grow, increasing loyalty and performance

Comprehensive development options

Facility to set deadlines and track completion

Can be owned by individual, manager or HR

Facility to add in house training courses or catalogue

Ability to generate training needs reports at push of a button

Career discussion/talent management:

Engaged staff feel they have a future within an organization and can be retained and motivated through

annual discussions about aspirations

Ability to track and monitor career discussions

Fosters understanding of individual motivators

Enables talent management & succession planning

Secure log in from a cloud based solution accessible

from any device

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Qualification/CPD Log:

Tracking qualifications or CPD within a business is increasingly important to ensure compliance and

reduce business risk

Facility to add key qualifications

Ability to record CPD in hours or points

Tracks qualifications and expiry date

Early warning reports can be automatically triggered

1 to 1 and action management

Encouraging managers to store all of their people management records in one place improves data

protection and reduces litigation risk. Regular access to the system keeps focus on business objectives

Ability to plan 1 to1’s and send diary invites

Facility to set agenda and record notes of performance discussions

Tracks and records actions

Enables year round performance discussions and regular use of the system

Reporting

Reports can be accessed at a click of a button, freeing HR and other key staff up from Admin to focus on

more pressing business priorities

Objectives live, outstanding and completed

Appraisals completed

Development/training needs

Qualifications nearing expiry

We will do far more than just provide you with performance management

software - we will help you implement it in a way that will accelerate the

buy-in and business results that you are after.

For more information or to view a demo contact:

Carroll Macey - Managing Director

T: +44 (0) 115 846 2146

M:+44 (0) 754 597 2202

carroll@cm2c.com

www.cm2c.com

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Appendix 2: Screenshots of Actus Performance Management System (please note this represents a selection of functionality, it is not exhaustive and can be de-selected in most cases if required too)

Intuitive menu’s & clear objective setting

Secure log in from a cloud based solution accessible

from any device

Encourages year round performance

management and reduces litigation risk through 1to1 recording & actions:

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Encourages continuous development & talent management

Performance Appraisal, Competencies and ratings if

required

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Reports

Automated reminders

Facility to set up in house qualifications & training