Empowering Performance
At Illinois, we believe that every employee deserves transparency and clarity when it comes to their performance. We recognize that understanding how you’re evaluated is essential for personal and professional development. Our collaborative approach empowers individuals and teams to thrive.
Our Approach
- Clear Expectations: We set the stage by defining clear expectations. When everyone knows what’s expected of them, it fosters alignment and purpose.
- Goal-Setting & Development Planning: Our dynamic goal-setting systems adapt to your needs. Together, we create meaningful objectives that align with individual, team, and organizational goals.
- Ongoing Feedback: Feedback isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continuous process. We encourage regular conversations that provide insights, celebrate achievements, and identify areas for improvement.
- Annual Performance Review: This formal written document and collaborative discussion allows us to celebrate your progress, assess competencies, and align development plans with your aspirations.
Contact Information
- For Performance Appraisals and Review (contact ELOE at ihr-learning@illinois.edu and 217-333-8342)
- For Performance Discipline (contact LER, ihr-ler@illinois.edu and 217-333-3105)
Our Collaborative Pilot
As part of our commitment to innovation, we are currently piloting new approaches to performance management. This pilot involves ongoing feedback, goal setting, self-reviews, and meaningful conversations while encouraging growth and development. The pilot is intended to streamline our campus’s electronic performance review while providing meaningful feedback to foster employee growth and development. We’re excited to learn and grow together with our employees during this phase. Together, we will shape the future where performance excellence is the norm, and our employees and teams are empowered to thrive.
Goal
As part of IHR’s commitment to innovation, we are currently piloting new approaches to performance management. This pilot involves ongoing feedback, goal setting, self-reviews, and meaningful conversations. The pilot is also intended to streamline an electronic performance review that is simple to use for the employee and supervisor while providing meaningful feedback to foster employee growth and development. We’re excited to learn and grow together with our pilot participants to continuously improve the process and system. Together, we will shape a future where regular and insightful performance conversations and performance excellence is the norm and where our employees and teams are empowered to thrive.
Charge Letter
Committee
Kathy Adams, ELOE, IHR
Felicia Parks, ELOE, IHR – Notetaker
Skye Arseneau, Library
Angela Reggans, LER, IHR
Travis Ashmore, IT Shared, Engineering
Chris Span, Chancellor’s office
Krissy Doran, HR, DIA
Phil Stanton, HR, Tech Services
Brian Farber, IHR
Kathy Stalter, Chancellor’s office
Andrew Hagler, HRAIS, IHR
Talisa Thompson, HR, Gies
Becky Hinrichs, ELOE, IHR – Chair
Ross Wantland, OVCDEI
Sean Mahaffey, HRAIS, IHR
Timeline
Pilot Partners
The following colleges/areas are currently participating in our pilot to create a consistent performance review process:
- Advancement
- DEI
- Facilities & Services
- Gies
- IHR
- Office of the Chancellor
- Public Affairs
- Strategic Project Management
- Tech Services
Performance Review Trainings & Videos
Job Aids
Beyond the Annual Review
Investing in Career Development
At Illinois, we recognize the power of dialogue. It's not just a tool; it's an investment in your growth. We embrace these fundamental principles:
- Open Conversations: We foster open, honest discussions among supervisors, managers, and team members. These conversations center around goals, progress, and development opportunities. Each interaction is a chance for reflection, growth, and achievement.
- Self-Awareness: By actively seeking feedback, building on your strengths, and acknowledging areas for improvement, you take ownership of your professional development journey.
- Collaborative Momentum: Together, employees and supervisors shape a future where growth and success go hand in hand.
360 Feedback
We believe in providing a holistic perspective on performance through our 360 review process. Designed to gather feedback from peers, managers, direct reports, and other stakeholders, we enable individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of their strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth. Let us embrace a feedback-rich culture and elevate performance with 360-degree reviews.