1. (1) Management shall establish a performance management system that:

   1. (a) defines an overall performance rating scale;
   2. (b) identifies performance standards and expectations for each employee in a performance plan; and

   3. (c) implements a well-defined plan before work begins that includes:

      1. (i) incentives to meet or exceed expectations;
      2. (ii) specific standards, goals, or expectations; and
      3. (iii) evaluation procedures.
2. (2) Management shall notify employees when their performance plans are implemented or modified.

3. (3) Management shall evaluate an employee's performance in writing at least quarterly.

   1. (a) An employee may include written comments pertaining to the employee's performance evaluation.
   2. (b) Management may issue a written performance evaluation to a probationary employee at the end of the probationary period.
4. (4) Management shall provide employees with regular verbal and written feedback based on the standards of performance and behavior outlined in their performance plans.

Management shall utilize the DHRM approved system for employee performance plans and evaluations unless an alternate system has been pre-approved by DHRM.

KEY: educational tuition, employee performance evaluations, employee productivity, training programs

Date of Last Change: July 1, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 9, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63A-17-106