Performance Evaluation
Purpose
- Measure actual performance against expected performance
- Provide an opportunity for the employee and the supervisor to discuss job performance
- Identify employee training and development needs, and plan for career growth
- Identify skills and abilities for purposes of promotion, transfer, etc.
- Support alignment of organization and employee goals
- Provide the basis for determining eligibility for compensation adjustments
- Provide legal protection against lawsuits
Requirements
North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) Chapter 4-07-10 contains requirements for performance management and evaluation:
- 4-07-10-02: Each agency, department, and institution shall adopt and use a program to provide for the development and management of the performance of each employee in a classified position.
- 4-07-10-03: Each employee in a classified position must be informed of the responsibilities assigned to the employee's position and of the level of performance needed to successfully perform the work.
- 4-07-10-04: Each agency, department, and institution shall use the criteria in one or the other of the following performance management program types:
Individual-based Performance
- Performance reviews are conducted at least annually.
- Performance reviews are based on individual job-related requirements.
- A standard form or approach is used.
- Performance standards, or goals and objectives are used.
- The review includes a review of past performance.
- The review includes a discussion of how performance may be improved or how an employee's skills may be developed.
Team-based Performance
- Performance reviews are conducted at least annually.
- Performance reviews are based on overall team performance and how the employee functions as part of a team.
- The emphasis of the program is on improving the quality of a service or product, constantly improving systems and processes, and on preventing problems and eliminating them.
- The program provides guidance for the education, training, and self-improvement of the employee.
Training Available
A variety of training courses are available through HRMS. For more information contact your agency HR division or search for available courses in ELM.