Redundency
With recent experience of working on a selection criteria, you cannot just use LIFO, you set up a matrix, usually to score points, then and only after an independant agreement on the points selection do they make a decision, if there are matching points in the "pool" of people then LIFO can be used to make a final decision.
In general there are usually:
- 5 selection criteria
- 2 seperate people grade the same person
- A discussion to ensure the gradings have been done fair and are not wildly apart
- That the criteria is factual where possible, sim assesments, attendance, sickness normally would be used as these can be measured
- a deciding factor should there be a number of people with similar scores, this is where length of service comes in
This is all done with a consultative commitee or a union
This is a standard procedure, very painful to all concerned and those involved
Good luck to all