Newcastle Company Offers An All round Perspective..

An innovative new website offering 360° appraisals ‘off the shelf’ has been launched by a Newcastle-under-Lyme company.

Third Eye Resolutions have developed a web based product which allow businesses and individuals to buy 360° appraisal systems at the click of a button through www.appraisal360.co.uk.

360° appraisals give companies and individuals the opportunity to get feedback, from management, subordinates, co-workers and peers, said Third Eye Resolution director Richard Oppenheimer.

“Using these all round appraisal systems is a great idea for any company or individual who wants to progress and develop their skills,” He said.

“But until now implementing an appraisal system has meant working with a consultant, installing specialist IT systems and duplicating activity carrying out extensive and unnecessary research to identify competencies.

“We have developed an off the shelf, web based system which allows companies and individuals to buy online and start their appraisals within minutes.”

The system is very straightforward – the customer selects an appropriate appraisal package, for example a team leader assessment, and pays on-line.

They fill in a self perception questionnaire then chose six people to give them feedback. The system sends the six people an e-mail link to a multiple choice survey.

When the surveys are completed, a report is generated which is available to download along with a workbook to work thorough the findings of the report.

“Because the surveys are based on competencies - the behaviours which make a successful employee in that area or at that level, rather than the skills required for the job, it can be used by any company or individual,” said Richard.

“And it gives objective feedback which is totally anonymous so people can see what the real perception of their strengths and weaknesses are and start to work on them.

“Plus it can be used as a stand alone system or slot into an existing programme for companies with an established HR function.”

The system also represents a massive time saving for businesses, according to Richard.

“In the past these appraisals have been carried out on paper, which takes hours to collate and assess,” he said.

“And even with IT based products, companies were forced to employ consultants and install IT systems, but Appraisal360° manages everything for a one off cost payable on-line.

“We are also on the end of the phone to offer help and advice on the products and how to use them.”

The company has already signed up an initial number of companies and individuals keen to use the website.