360 feedback

[nervouspilchard]

Newbie to this forum and contracting.

I've just been asked to provide 360 feedback for a permie colleague but another contractor has said it could be risky in terms of IR35 status.

She is saying that is inappropriate to be involved with HR activities unless you've been specifically hired as line managers.

Do I provide feedback or opt out due to my contractor status?

 

[northernladuk]

Contractors shouldn't give feedback to permies IR35 or not IMO. Whole host of reasons. Decline and move on.

Its not an IR35 issue. 360 degree feedback can look to suppliers for feedback as well.

 

[northernladyuk]

Quote them 360 quid for the work and request a purchase order.

 

[original PM]

There is nothing wrong with you as a consultant giving professional feedback to someone. As long as you make the position clear.

 

[Troll]

She is saying that is inappropriate to be involved

Is she a looker? - so very few are in IT

 

[Elliegirl]

Newbie to this forum and contracting.

I've just been asked to provide 360 feedback for a permie colleague but another contractor has said it could be risky in terms of IR35 status.

She is saying that is inappropriate to be involved with HR activities unless you've been specifically hired as line managers.

Do I provide feedback or opt out due to my contractor status?

Same thing happened to me last week. I said no. One of the reasons I became a contractor was to avoid this kind of oxygen sucking activity. I used the IR35 excuse out of sheer laziness.

 

[woohoo]

When asked to give feed back I tend use performance dance to express my thoughts.

 

[Fronttoback]

Try to have social skills

Try to have social skills

You could consider doing it informally, over a lunch or something.

If they asked you, they respect your opinion and you could use this opportunity to build a relationship which could keep you in work.

Or scream "IR35" and reenforce that you are not "one of them".

 

[Elliegirl]

You could consider doing it informally, over a lunch or something.

If they asked you, they respect your opinion and you could use this opportunity to build a relationship which could keep you in work.

Or scream "IR35" and reenforce that you are not "one of them".

Or you could just start a 'slippery slope' conversation.
Then you get asked, 'oooh could you have a quick look at this...'
Then get the evil eye if you say 'errr...actually....'

I find it easier to keep things uncomplicated, but each to their own.

 

[northernladyuk]

Quote them 360 quid for the work and request a purchase order.

And then sub it out to PC for £9 ph.