From the Office of Human Resources…

We continue to make improvements to the performance management process based on your input. This year, we will make three changes to the process based on the feedback you have provided.

What’s changing in the performance management process?

1. The process will open early for those who would like to set expectations before July. Your manager will inform you about when your department is ready to set expectations.

2. Comment boxes will be available again for each expectation to make it easier to comment on individual items. Completing the comment boxes at year-end will be optional.

3. There will now be five steps in the process instead of seven. The midyear review should be replaced by routine performance conversations* between managers and employees. The new, five-step process is:

• • Employee sets expectations

  • Manager approves expectations (a conversation is recommended)

  • Employee self-evaluates and enters rating

  • Manager reviews, comments and enters final rating (after meeting with employee)

  • Employee signs off

*Throughout the year, employees and their managers should meet on a regular basis to have coaching conversations to review progress and make adjustments. These conversations can happen during one on one meetings or when a work observation is complete.

What do I need to do now?

1. Check with your manager regarding your annual expectations.

2. Start developing expectations using the SMART format for the coming year in order to drive clarity regarding the work to be accomplished over the next 12 months.

For any questions regarding this change, please contact the askHR Customer Service Center at 1-5900 or askHR@nd.edu.