Annual Performance Evaluations

Goal - why is this important to us?

Dawn Farm conducts a formal performance review once a year for each employee. Additionally, progress reviews may be conducted during the course of the year. The primary reason for performance reviews is to evaluate your performance on the job during the past year. This review will compare actual job performance to the goals set for the year and to the job description. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your interests and future goals and to explore further training for professional development.

Ingredients - what do I need to get started?

• Job description for your position

• Performance Evaluation form

Timeframe - about how long will this take?

About 15-30 minutes to complete Evaluation form, plus a little longer to meet with your supervisor.

Contacts - who do I need to let know?

Your supervisor will send you the Performance Evaluation for your position.

Steps - what do I do?

1. Your supervisor will share the Performance Evaluation document with you annually in September.

2. If you were employed the previous year with Dawn Farm, review the goals that were established and document any progress or barriers on completing those goals.

3. Review your job description, and indicate if you feel that you are meeting the core responsibilities outlined

4. Create a few goals for things to work on over the next year

5. Submit your Performance Evaluation back to your supervisor

6. Your supervisor will also review your job description and provide feedback about your job performance

7. Your supervisor will meet with you to discuss your evaluation. During a performance review, the following items may be discussed, among others:

• The major goals to be accomplished during the course of the year and the progress towards these goals

• Performance in the key skill areas

• Knowledge of the assigned work

• The quality and quantity of work performed

• Areas for future employee development

8. Supervisor submits Performance Evaluation to HR.

Follow-up - what loose ends do I need to wrap up?

Performance Evaluations are kept in employee records with HR. Staff may request to see their Performance Evaluations at any time.