Performance Management Process
A new performance management system for all classified employees is being developed to support the new flexible compensation system approved by the Legislature. This system will help to understand not only what an employee does but the behaviors displayed while accomplishing tasks.
Performance Management is not just a form, it is a process that involves planning, coaching, feedback, review and reward. It is a development tool for employees.
- Performance Planning – The means by which to plan and communicate performance expectations to all employees. Employees play a significant role in this process. The process includes identifying task accountabilities and behaviors.
- Coaching and Feedback – Ensuring good performance by providing both formal and informal opportunities for the Employee and Manager to discuss progress against objectives, review demonstration of competencies and determine if any objectives should be modified.
- Reviewing and Appraising Performance – Assessing how objectives were achieved.
- Recognizing and Rewarding Performance – Reinforces good performance.
Changes that employees will see with the new process include:
- More face to face time with supervisor and employee.
- Clear expectations agreed upon by both the supervisor and employee.
- Enhanced training for supervisors.
- Improved communication between employees and supervisors.
- Growth and development opportunities.
More information about the new performance management system can be found at http://www.da.ks.gov/pmp/.
The Office of Employee Relations is responsible for the quality of the employment relationship between the University and its staff. It investigates and monitors conditions of employment and recommends employment policies and practices to the University Administration. Assistance is given to staff seeking formal appeal and resolution of job related problems and grievances. This office provides supervisory training which is required by the State. In addition, developing and administering staff development and training programs is done as a joint effort with the Personnel Office.