We’re excited to announce the launch of our new staff Performance Development Process in Workday. This long-awaited solution replaces our previously paper-driven approach, bringing efficiency, consistency, and transparency to managing performance across the institution.
What’s New?
- Timing: Staff reviews will be completed annually between January 1st and March 31st, reviewing the performance of the prior calendar year.
- Forms: Two forms, Operational & Administrative, both with competency ratings & comments, narrative feedback, and goal-setting. The appropriate form will be assigned to you in Workday based on your job profile.
- Rating Scale: Moving to a five-point scale to provide more flexibility and nuance.
- Calculated Overall Rating: Analyzing overall ratings plays a crucial role in benchmarking across teams, detecting patterns of discrepancies, and mitigating bias.
- Workflow: Tasks flow seamlessly from one step to the next without delays, saving time for more meaningful conversations.
Why This Matters
This new process supports our commitment to fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, collaboration, and development. By leveraging Workday, we can provide real-time updates on the status of evaluations and completion rates, making performance management more engaging and impactful for everyone.
How Do I Learn More?
- Performance Development Web Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Performance Development Preview Sessions: Dec 12th & 19th
- Workshops: Performance Development Best Practices for Staff, Managers, & Academic Chairs
- Support: Open lab hours twice per week in Jan & Feb
- Ongoing Workday Support & Resources
Thank You for Embracing Change
We understand that change can be challenging, and we deeply appreciate your flexibility and commitment throughout the Workday transition. Your patience and adaptability are invaluable in making this shift a success. We are excited about this refreshed approach and hope it will be a more streamlined process for staff and managers.
Danielle