Resources

(from VT Personnel Department)

• On-going Feedback: Departments may establish some type of feedback mechanism such as scheduled meetings to discuss performance or other issues. (monthly, weekly, daily, etc.)

• Interim Evaluations: Evaluations conducted throughout the year in addition to the annual evaluation. Examples include six month or quarterly evaluations.

• Evaluations may be in the form of a memo or a copy of the performance evaluation form may be used.

• Self Evaluation: Employees evaluate themselves based on performance expectations and provide this information to their supervisor. This allows employees input into the evaluation.

• Upward Evaluations: Allowing staff to have input into supervisors performance evaluations by completing an evaluation.

• Generic Expectations: Using the same position description and expectations for employees in similar jobs across departments or functions.

• Team Evaluations: Evaluating a team or work group, this may include individual evaluation components.

• Keeps Records: Keep daily, weekly or monthly records on what you have done or accomplished. This will help to remind you & your supervisor at the time of your evaluation.

• Goals: Discuss or write a list of goals you would like to accomplish in your job and discuss with your supervisor.