Acas recently published a report entitled "Improvement Required?" which contained the results of research into employers' use of performance management systems. Performance management systems are processes which aim to maintain and improve employee performance in line with the goals and objectives of a business. Acas found that most of the businesses it consulted did not use any kind of performance management system (this was particularly the case for smaller businesses) and did not feel that they needed one. Only a quarter of respondents were able to confirm that their performance management systems were customised for staff with special needs, disabilities and neurological conditions. In response to its findings, Acas has called for organisations to increase the fairness and inclusivity of their systems and has published new guidance on performance management which can be found here. READ MORE