This document discusses the performance management system at Hindustan Times. It examines the process from both the HR and employee perspectives. Key aspects include objective setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, self and supervisor evaluations, and ratings on a bell curve distribution. The appraisal system is considered fair but could be more transparent. Recommendations include shifting to a performance management approach with more feedback, automation, and multi-source ratings. Confidentiality and time management are also important considerations.

1. BY:
Janhvi, Nikita, Pallavi, Alok,
Nishith, Bilal and Tasleem
(GROUP 4)

2. To study the Performance Management System
of Hindustan Times

3.  To determine contribution of the Performance Management system as a
strategic tool for an organization.
 To study the parameters usually considered by Hindustan Times while
conducting PMP
 To understand the subtle line of difference between Performance
Appraisal and Performance System.

4.  Primary data
Structured questionnaire method is used for collecting information and
feedback from the HR Executive and other employees of the organization

5.  PMP at HT Media Ltd: Stages Involved
 The PMP starts with Objective setting the stages above represent the
order in which they form the part of the process.
Objective Setting
MidYear Review
Annual Appraisal

6. 1.Self
Appraisal
2.Pre
Appraisal
Discussion
3.Appraisal
Evaluation
Ratings,
Values and
developmemt
Feedback
4.Parity and
Process
Compliance
5.Post
Apprais
al

7. From the HRs Perspective
 Performance Management System helps in alignment of individual’s goals
to organization’s goal.
 They follow the bell curve distribution rating
• 5% as Top Performers
• 10% as High Performers
• 65% as average or good Performers
• 10% as Below Average to Average Performers
• 5% as relative Non-Performers
 The Promotions or increments in salary are mainly done as per the rating
obtained by employee in Performance Appraisal.

8.  The Appraisal Process is of 180 degree which includes self-appraisal and
the immediate supervisor.
 The employee should acquire the potential to perform higher level roles
in order to get promotions.
 The Parameters for appraisal are a combination of competencies and
behavioral traits.

9. From Employees’ Perspective
 The Appraisal system Of Hindustan Times is unbiased and fair in all terms.
 The Appraisal emphasizes upon the KRA’S and competencies and the weightage
provided against each job activities are fair.
 Employees are not made aware of the basis upon which the promotions and hikes
are made.
 Employees are asked to do the self-appraisal, that way they can easily map out
their entire years’ work. It helps in objectively evaluating their own performance
format against the agreed objectives of the year.
 The rating accepted by the business head is final and there are no changes made.
 Internal Equity is maintained efficiently and the effective and ineffective
performers are differentiated.

10.  Hindustan Times should now shift from performance appraisal to performance
management system such that it provides frequent feedback to its employees and
keep future prospect in mind.
 It should move towards automation to reduce paper work and wastage of time
and cost.
 It should adopt 360 degree appraisal or balance score card approach or
competency based performance appraisal to cover all the aspects of the
organization.
 There should be transparency while designing a PMS and proper training should
be given to both appraiser and appraise before conducting PMP.
 There should be a Performance Improvement Plan for the inconsistent performers
and exit interviews should be conducted.
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11.  The candidate experience observed and followed were as per the
questions asked.
 The method used is not the one found to be most effective under all
circumstances and scenarios.
 Confidentiality of Data is always a concern as well as managing time
during performance checks and appraisal activities.

12.  What – Appraisal of employees is being done, to ensure that their overall
performance can be rated and managed.
 Where – At HindustanTimes, Regional offices.
 When – HT conductsYearly performance Appraisals to ensure that
enough time is given for newly developed plans to be implemented.
 Why – To align the goals of the employees to organizational goals.
 How – HT uses a 180 degree appraisal system currently, which isn’t very
open and needs to be modified soon.