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HR-501 Performance Appraisals

Summary

The purposes of performance appraisals are (1) to provide a fair and equitable basis for evaluating employee performance, (2) to  improve communication related to performance, (3) to clarify expectations related to the position description and the University’s mission, values and goals, (4) to provide a method to recognize and reward employee performance and improve productivity and performance of the University, (5) to guide professional development by identifying employee training and development needs and (6) to serve as one of the criteria for determining salary increases.

Guidelines

Performance appraisals are mandatory for Regular administrative, service and support staff and highly recommended for Administrative, Service and Support Variable Hour employees. Performance appraisals must be completed on an annual basis.  The employee’s manager or supervisor should complete the appraisal, discuss the appraisal with the employee and provide an opportunity for feedback. 

Completed appraisals will be retained by Human Resources.  The performance appraisal process and procedures will be determined by campus Human Resources.

See Also

HR-205 Position Classification and Compensation

 

Date Created: 06/11/2010

Last Updated: 09/15/2013

 

Contact webmaster@umsystem.edu. Reviewed Aug. 16, 2010.

 

 

Reviewed 2021-04-02