Performance Management Process
Performance management is the ongoing process of monitoring and developing employee skills and performance. When practiced consistently, performance management supports employees in their development as professionals, which in turn leads to a high performing, engaged workforce.
Performance Review Process
The annual Staff and AAP Performance Review process takes place within GMS. The annual review process involves an evaluation based on core competencies, along with a review of goals from the past year. The list of competencies and their descriptions, as well as other related terms and tools, can be found here.
The annual performance review period is March 1 – February 28.
Annual Review Process
The Annual Performance Review process creates an opportunity for managers and employees to discuss departmental and individual goals, recognize challenges accomplishments from the prior year and to plan for professional development in the year ahead. This is also an opportune time to reflect on how new ways of working and communicating may shape and inform shared goals and how to achieve them.
Who is eligible?
Regular/Term Administrative employees hired prior to March 1 who have successfully completed any applicable probationary period.
GU-Q Annual Reviews – Recommended Schedule for FY 23
| Wednesday, February 22 | Staff/AAP Reviews Launched in GMS |
| Thursday, March 16 | Employee Self Evaluation Due |
| Thursday, April 6 | Manager Evaluation completed in GMS and printed (hard copy or PDF) for review with employee |
| Thursday, April 13 | Completion of Annual Performance Meeting and Manager’s Manager approval in GMS |
| Thursday, April 20 | Deadline for full completion of annual reviews (includes completion of Manager and Employee Acknowledgements in GMS) |
| Thursday, May 18 | Goals for FY24 (March 1, 2023-February 28, 2024) entered in GMS |
Training Materials
Annual Reviews: On-Demand Training Materials
Performance Management Terms and Tools
Materials from the March 2023 Performance Management Workshops:
Workshop for Employees
Workshop for Managers
GMS User Guides (by role):
Employee Self Evaluation and Acknowledgement Steps
Manager Evaluation and Acknowledgement Steps
Manager’s Manager Review Step
Goals: On-Demand Training Materials
Creating/Updating Goals in GMS (handout)
Creating SMART Goals (PDF)
You can find additional training support for the performance review process through the Performance Management page on the University Human Resources site, or by contacting Nicole Heinz in GU-Q’s HR department.