Performance Management

Purpose of Performance Management

What is Performance Management?  Performance Management is the process of managing, coaching, developing, and evaluating employees.

What is the purpose of conducting a performance review?  The performance review provides a formal, documented account of each Georgia Tech employee’s performance during the review cycle.  It is an essential component of the performance management system.

Where does career development fit into the performance management system?  Career/professional development plans can be discussed at any point in the process.  However, it is particularly advisable to revisit the topic at the beginning of the performance evaluation cycle.  Often, there’s overlap between the annual performance goals/objectives that are established and the employee’s career development plan so it’s logical to work on these plans simultaneously.

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Dates of the Review Cycle

• The 2010-2011 performance review cycle is March 2010 - March 2011.
• The 2010-2011 performance evaluation period is April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011.

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Who must complete a performance review?

Are classified employees required to receive a performance review?  Yes.  Every non-probationary Georgia Tech classified employee is required to receive a performance review.

How do I know if I am considered a professional, administrative or classified employee?  Classified employees shall consist of professional and administrative personnel who are not identified as Academic Faculty, Research Faculty, Academic Professionals, or Post Doc Fellows.

Do probationary employees receive a performance review?  Probationary employees are reviewed after successful completion of their probationary period using the designated probationary review period form.  For guidance on evaluating probationary employees, please refer to OHR Policy 4.6, Performance Appraisal Following Probationary Period.  The policy can be found online at: http://www.admin-fin.gatech.edu/human/compensation/040600.html.  

Do Academic Faculty, Research Faculty, Academic Professionals and Post Doc Fellows have a performance management process?  Academic Faculty, Research Faculty, Academic Professionals, or Post Doc Fellows are annually reviewed by the appropriate designee.  They are not required to use the forms or processes that are designated for classified employees.

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