20 Jun 2022 11:30 am

Performance Development Review (PDR) system is open

A kind reminder that the Performance Development Review (PDR) system is open.  

The PDR system offers a clear focus on aligning individual objectives to the overall strategic plan of the University, faculty and department, in addition to harnessing personal development and career growth. The PDR clarifies expectations between the Reviewer and the Employee. It is an opportunity both to reflect upon last year’s performance, achievements and personal development while looking forward for the next 12 months. 

EDI & Job descriptions:

We are encouraging all line managers to include in the discussion an EDI-related objective and job description review: 

• EDI: all employees and their managers to collaboratively identify an EDI-related objective which they can work towards
• Job Descriptions: all managers, if you notice the job descriptions in your team are not up-to-date or subject to review, please email hr@beds.ac.uk with the subject title: Job description and the People & Culture team will investigate this for you.

Development opportunities:

Earlier this year, we also launched the Managers’ Toolkit, which has been developed to support current and aspiring managers, academics, and researchers. We also have a Learning and Development Catalogue  with a range of development opportunities, available to all staff.

Next steps:

1. When you log into the PDR system, you can find your own PDR under ‘My PDR’ or your direct reports PDRs under ‘My Team PDR’. Click on the magnifying glass and this will take you through to the PDR.  
2. By assessing the previous year’s performance, successes can be recorded and appropriate role related development needs and opportunities identified. It provides a platform for staff to engage and understand how their role fits with the strategic plan by agreeing SMART objectives. 
3. Line managers will need to 'Create new staff review' to trigger the new review.  

Support:

If you need any guidance on the PDR system, please click here for ‘PDR Guidance’. If you need any further support in this process or have any questions, please email: pdr@beds.ac.uk.