• Performance reviews are managed with an online tool in Employee Self-Service, also found at http://talent.uiowa.edu/performance.
  • Merit staff: your supervisor will launch the review for you.
  • P&S staff: Your supervisor will let you know who will create the new review—you or them. Typically, employees begin by completing the self-assessment, but some supervisors may start the review early to prepare notes.

Creating a performance review can happen as early as mid-April. Typically, the performance review period begins between November and February, depending on the size and needs of your organization. Check with your supervisor to find out when your performance review period will begin. 

• Reflect on your accomplishments, challenges, and progress toward goals.
• Be specific—share examples from throughout the year.
• Once you submit your self-review, it routes to your supervisor for their evaluation.

P&S staff: using the Performance Review Tool, fill out your Self-Review.

Merit staff: Use the Merit Self-Assessment Template to offer your self-review. Your supervisor can upload this document to your performance review.

• Your supervisor can request feedback from coworkers, colleagues, or direct reports.
• This is a collaborative process—you should be part of deciding who’s asked for input.
• Supervisors will review all feedback that is submitted. If the person who provided the feedback allows it, you’ll see their comments directly. If not, your supervisor may share a summary of that feedback with you.

• Your supervisor will schedule a meeting to talk about your performance.
• Expect to discuss:
  • Feedback from others (if requested)
  • Your self-review and accomplishments
  • Goals for the coming year
• Meetings should take place before your supervisor finalizes your written review.

• After your meeting, your review will be routed to you for signature.
• Signing confirms that the meeting occurred—it doesn’t mean you agree with everything written.
• You can add comments or clarifications, including areas of disagreement.
• If you have concerns about the final review, discuss them with your supervisor first. You may also reach out to your HR Representative for guidance.
• Once finalized, your review becomes part of your official ePersonnel file.
• You can access it anytime through Employee Self-Service.

If you don’t sign within 60 days after the review period ends, the review will still be uploaded to your ePersonnel file.