A It is important to select a manager who can deal effectively with any suspicions staff may have about appraisals.
B Such a measure can also reduce insecurity and unite staff in recognising the positive elements of appraisal.
C Having even one staff memberin such a positionmay affect how others respond to the process.
D Ideally, this shouldbe to provide a supportive frameworkthat aids staff development.
E Simply make sure that staff know who will appraise them and why, and what form the interview will take.
F It is therefore important to decide who will have access towritten recordsof the appraisal.
G They can also be a means of getting the best out of staff, both as individuals, and as team members.