Glossary
The Signify performance management module allows the use of field aliases, meaning you can rename certain system objects to match the terminology used in your company. See here a list of standard terminology and the meaning attached to each.
Contract, Performance Agreement and Assessment/Review Period
Performance Year / Cycle
Assessment Frequency
Contract Weight Item
Contract Status
Phase Status
Objective
An objective is a goal to be achieved. In Signify a KPA's KPI, a Stretch Target KPI, a Company Value, a Leadership Behaviour and a Key Competency are all called objectives, or goals, which an employee should achieve and will be measured against.
Objective Setting (Phase)
In the beginning of a performance year, for a certain time period, the employee and their manager will engage to determine what the appropriate objectives will be for the employee's performance agreement. That is, what performance goals are set for the employee. This is called the objective setting phase of a performance contract.
Section Weight
Check-ins
Rating / Score
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Perspective / Pillar
Key Performance Area
Key Competencies
Stretch Targets
Leadership Behaviours
Values and Behaviours / Company Values
Employee
Manager / Performance Manager / Line Manager
Pre-moderation Rating / Final Rating
Moderation / Calibration
Submit vs. Approve vs. Modify
Dual Approval