Patent ID: 8554597
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computerized integrated measurement and management system for a management of human resources, comprising: one of a central and distributed database system that is selectively varied according to needs of each organization, designed to expand a corpus of generic information dynamically with use, distinct from personal information, a centralized or distributed programmed unit, that implements necessary functions of the measurement and management system by interaction with the database and adapted to interact with a community of registered users, the users access the system via one of personal computers and other devices equipped with client software of sufficient interactivity for users to one of personal computers and other devices equipped with client software of sufficient interactivity for users to effect necessary selections and choices in order to select and perform functions delivered by the system, in combination with sub-systems of: 1) performance definition, 2) performance monitoring, and 3) performance development, wherein the performance definition subsystem includes a job description module, a job analysis module and an objective-setting function, the performance definition subsystem having a tool selection module which provides links from individual job descriptions to suitable assessment instruments for selecting candidates best suited to the job description, the job description module creating job descriptions and identifying competencies for each job or role, such competencies being used to produce person specifications for each job or role, the job descriptions and person specifications being created using organizational and employee data, competency dimensions and the responsibilities and tasks for that job, and the job description module automatically generating job descriptions of both new and existing positions, wherein the performance monitoring sub-system consists in a performance database comprising a performance diary, a survey module with survey construction and survey distribution functions and an analysis and reporting function, wherein the performance development subsystem includes a performance diagnostics component, a performance review component which records comments and ratings of individual performance and updates performance expectations, wherein the performance development subsystem also includes a development planning component which sets and updates development plans for individuals/teams and organisational units, wherein the performance development subsystem has means for receiving data from the performance definition subsystem and performance monitoring subsystem and displays the data to users, wherein the system maintains comprehensive current and historical records of all performance related data for each employee or group of employees, and displays them as documents on demand, subject to the system roles of users that control the display and functions available to them using different access rights, wherein the administration module provides a means for human resource staff to update user details, library records, system configurations, moderation and approval procedures, email notifications and reminders, and to monitor an entire process of performance definition, monitoring and development.