Performance Management
Performance management is a process, the goal of which is to improve employee performance, and ultimately, to improve the organization. Performance management involves both the employee and the supervisor working on an ongoing basis to achieve pre-established performance goals and expectations. It includes activities such as communicating expectations, observing employee performance and giving feedback, and helping employees build on current strengths and develop needed skills.
When are Performance Evaluations Required?
Performance evaluations are required at least annually for budgeted faculty and staff positions. The performance review program will begin in April and will cover employee performance from June through May. Performance evaluations are due June 30th.
- New staff employees are required to have a performance evaluation completed within the first four months of employment.
- Existing employees who have been promoted are required to have an evaluation completed within the first 90 days of the promotion.
- Student workers must be evaluated before a pay raise can be submitted. Periodic evaluation of a long-term student worker is recommended as part of that worker’s development.
How do I Complete my Performance Evaluation?
All performance evaluations are in Workday and can be accessed by clicking the Performance Worklet on your Workday Home page. For evaluations conducted prior to the use of Workday, you will need to check with your supervisor or email Human Resources Training and Development for a copy.
Information for Employees
Only full time employees are required to complete an annual performance review. An employee can add or edit a goal at anytime in Workday. If the supervisor adds a new goal, the employee will get a notification from the Workday system.
Information for Supervisors
As a supervisor, you have on-going actions associated with performance management, such as setting goals, communicating expectations, and providing periodic feedback on performance. Goals can be edited or added by the employee or supervisor at any time in Workday. If an employee edits or adds a goal, the supervisor will get a notification from the Workday system.
The supervisor has the option of performing an evaluation more frequently, especially if it is in conjunction with a performance improvement need.
Workday Instructions for Performance Reviews
For a step by step guide on performance reviews, please view the job aid on the Workday Help website. Workday Help is located on your Single Sign On Menu.
Workday Instructions to Add or Edit Goals
For a step by step guide on goals, please view the job aid on the Workday Help website. Workday Help is located on your Single Sign On Menu.
Workday Approval Flow Chart for Performance Reviews
Performance Ratings Defined
Performance Evaluation Policy & Procedure
Additional Information
Please contact the Employee Development office if you have any questions regarding the Performance Management and/or goal setting processes. Information about Performance Management can be found in Workday.