Finance Performance Management Developing employees in the insurance, banking and financial services sectors

Performance management in financial services isn’t straightforward. Factors including complex reward structures, different KPIs for client-facing and support roles, and the responsibility that comes with regulation must all be accommodated and balanced.

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Reducing the burden of employee appraisals in financial services

Sophisticated calibration processes, data security concerns, and lengthy manual processes for gathering feedback all add to the burden on HR. At Appraisd, we’re trusted by financial services organisations to provide a performance management solution that fits their business - bringing security, efficiency and fairness to the performance management process.

Performance management for financial services personalised at scale

At Appraisd we’re specialists in personalising performance management at scale. Meaning, an FX trader in Singapore can experience a completely different process than that of an HR Analyst in London, yet both are contributing to the same organisational goals. As well as helping with engagement and motivation, this approach ensures maximum completion rates which are required for regulatory compliance.

Ensure employee appraisals in financial services are fair, secure and relevant

Easy reporting
Gather, view and export feedback, performance ratings and evidence for calibration meetings at any time. Prepare compliance data ahead of audit.
Improved calibration process
In finance, performance management often feeds into calibration meetings. Inform and demonstrate a fair, equitable and evidence-based approach to ratings and calibration.
Evolve your process
Work with your Customer Success Manager to adopt new features, adapt your process or change the frequency of reviews as your performance management approach evolves.
Culture of feedback
Collect, collate and analyse feedback from managers, peers and direct reports at any time, securely and in one place.
Support compliance
Log self-declarations for compliance in line with FCA policies and controls. Export reports ahead of compliance reviews or audit.
Top-level security
Accessed via secure single-sign, Appraisd protects your data with the latest technology and security certification.
Boost retention
Ensure employees can perform to the best of their abilities and reach their full potential. This also boosts retention, improves business continuity and minimises-recruitment costs.

Fit a performance management process around your business needs

Many performance management systems struggle to accommodate the diverse needs of financial services organisations. Appraisd can be personalised at scale so the performance management experience is relevant for everyone, increasing adoption and making life easier for HR, line managers and employees.

Fit a performance management process around your business needs in Appraisd performance management platform

Be reassured performance management is in line with regulations

Compliance is another layer of complexity that financial services, banking and insurance companies must address in their record keeping. Appraisd supports your compliance procedures by recording and securely storing every performance touch-point from onboarding to exit.

Be reassured performance management is in line with regulations in Appraisd performance management platform

Ease the burden of calibration

For some financial sector businesses an important part of appraisals in finance organisation of ratings and scores because they are linked to pay and bonus. Appraisd can accommodate complex calibration processes with multiple ratings and pieces of evidence stored securely. Plus, automation means that collecting and analysing ratings for appraisals in financial services is simple.

Ease the burden of calibration reviews in Appraisd performance management platform

Access simple reporting to support rating and review conversations

Preparing for calibration meetings can be burdensome for HR and line managers. Appraisd’s simplified reporting aids the process, providing indicative rating reviews and data to inform pay adjustments.

Access saved reports in Appraisd performance management platform

Manage, request and access feedback at any time

There are multiple risks associated with storing data offline, in piecemeal documents and with unclear access rights. Eliminate the risks of miscalculations and data leaks by using Appraisd to collate all feedback and ratings in one place.

Manage, request and access feedback at any time in Appraisd performance management platform

Measure performance against financial targets or non-financial KPIs

In financial services organisations where varied roles create different motivations and aspirations, KPIs and objectives will vary greatly between teams. Appraisd can accommodate both measurement of performance against KPIs and performance against non-financial targets such as project contribution and development of competencies.

Measure performance against financial targets or non-financial KPIs in Appraisd performance management platform

Appraisals in finance made easy

“The fact that I feel so confident to endorse them to my peers sums up exactly how impressed I’ve been with Appraisd. I was also delighted that our partnership was recognised by the judges of the Personnel Today Awards, shortlisting Appraisd for HR Tech Provider of the Year.”

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Sallyanne Fraser
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Frequently asked questions about performance management in financial services

How often should appraisals in financial services take place?

Appraisals in financial services tend to take place annually, with a mid-year review at the half-way point and perhaps a quarterly review, depending on the role. Appraisd can accommodate any system from regular one-to-ones to annual reviews. 

We recommend that any appraisal process is supported by continuous performance conversations so there are no surprises at the end of the year. Many companies find it difficult to shift entirely to monthly check-ins. Appraisd is designed to ease the transition to a more continuous performance management approach in a way that still ticks the compliance and pay-review boxes.

Can different types of KPIs for different teams be tracked in Appraisd?

Yes, Appraisd can accommodate any type of KPI, OKR, objective or goal whether financial or not. Progress against each one can also be easily tracked in the system, making annual appraisals much easier as the information is already collated.

Is Appraisd relevant for performance management in banking?

Yes, many of our clients use Appraisd for performance appraisals for bank employees. Because the system can be personalised at scale, it’s possible to set relevant KPIs for different individuals in different teams and markets.

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