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Performance Management
Performance evaluations are completed using Cornerstone, our online performance management system.
Performance Management is the foundation to set and clearly communicate performance standards and expectations. An effective performance management process will
- align the efforts of supervisors and employees with departmental and campus goals
- promote consistency in performance assessment
- motivate employees to perform at their best
- ensure fairness and transparency
The employee, supervisor, and the university are critical members of a partnership that ensures effective performance planning, coaching, development and evaluation.
Performance management is a continuous process requiring setting clear performance expectations, constructive feedback, coaching/instruction, and recognition for improvement and contributions. Effective performance management is built on the foundation of a trusting relationship between supervisor and employee that enables open two-way communication.
The performance management cycle consists of:
- Planning
- Coaching & Providing Feedback
- Completing the Annual Performance Review
Details to complete Performance Evaluations on Probationary Employees
If an employee’s probation period ends before April 30, they must complete a performance review.
- For employees who ended their probationary period January 31 or prior (3 months of working outside of probation), complete a review as normal.
- For employees who ended probationary period on February 1 or later (less than 3 months of working outside of probation), 1) only provide an overall rating; 2) attach probationary review in Cornerstone and 3) set developmental goals.
- For employees currently within the probationary period (between 3 and 6 months) will be assumed to be in the meets expectations category unless the supervisor contact UHR Employee Relations with performance concerns. Employees with a 6-month review must have a “meets expectations” to receive a merit increase.
- For employees in need of a performance improvement plan contact UHR for resources & materials.