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Digitized Performance Management Launches at Tech

In the spring of 2023, Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) is launching a ServiceNow module to help lessen the administrative burdens of the performance management process for staff* and transition from the current manual, paper, and DocuSign submissions to a more agile, digital platform. The new tool is called Performance Management @Tech.

Starting with calendar year 2023 goal setting, we are transforming the entire staff performance management process into a digitized format. By the end of 2023, all phases of the staff performance management process - goal setting, self-assessment, annual performance evaluation and six-month evaluations - will be managed through Performance Management @Tech.

*All active regular staff are required to use this module. Students, affiliates, and faculty, RBW, GTRI and EI2 staff are not required to use this module.

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Performance Management @Tech: A Tutorial for Staff and People Leaders

This course is designed to assist Staff and People Leaders in navigating the newly launched Performance Management system. This tutorial focuses on the steps for submitting and approving goals.

Recorded Performance Management @Tech Training Sessions

The training sessions below will assist Staff and People Leaders in navigating the newly launched Performance Management system. These sessions showcase the steps you need to follow to submit, review and approve goals. 

Performance Management @Tech info sessions will take place:

To support staff with the update to the performance management submission process, GTHR is hosting a live demonstration. 

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Planning

The planning phase is the foundation of the entire process. In this phase, SMART goals and objectives are set for the performance period.

Goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Based) increase employee motivation and commitment to goal attainment, leading to greater success.

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Managing

Regular communication is critical during the managing phase of the cycle. Through formal and informal conversations, both parties are kept abreast of progress toward the successful completion of goals and expectations. These discussions are also good opportunities to provide timely feedback and coaching.

Since the performance cycle spans several months, it is important to keep track of key performance highlights and challenges. These notes will help immensely when it’s time to discuss performance for the year.

Reviewing Results

Review

At the conclusion of the cycle, both parties have a discussion to review performance for the year. If SMART goals have been set (planning phase) and ongoing communication and feedback has taken place (managing phase), both parties should have a productive performance review discussion.

The Annual Evaluation Form is available on the Forms page, under "Performance".

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Reward

When merit increases are available, employees may receive an increase to their annual base pay in accordance with their overall performance rating.

It is important to remember that performance increases should be based upon merit.

Rewards should be differentiated based upon overall performance ratings.

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Support with the Performance Management @Tech New Module

For questions or issues about using the Performance Management Module: 

  • Call the Administrative Services Center (ASC) at 404-385-1111
  • Email support@asc.gatech.edu
  • Submit a general HR inquiry through the ASC portal (asc.gatech.edu) and indicate that your issue is related to Annual Performance Management & Goal Setting from the drop-down menu

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