Performance Check-In Conversations
In the fall, between September 1st and October 31st, managers and supervisors meet with their direct reports for a formal discussion to check progress, exchange feedback, revisit goals/expectations, and update the plan for the year. Mid-year reviews are intended to identify and celebrate successes and highlight opportunities for development in the remaining months of the performance year.
This conversation must be documented through My HR Connection.
Job Aid: Mid-Cycle Performance Development Check-In Task:
Resources for Mid-Cycle Check Ins
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Giving and Receiving Feedback
The following videos and articles have gathered for your convenience. These focus on learning to give and receive feedback.
Giving Feedback
Articles:
- Ask Your Employees How They Prefer to Receive Feedback
- Giving Feedback: Boosting Your People's Confidence and Ability
- 9 Ways to Give Effective Employee Feedback
- How to Give Feedback Effectively
- How to give feedback that motivates & engages
- How to give feedback using this 4-step framework
Videos:
- TED - The secret to giving great feedback (5 minutes)
- PBS NewsHour - How to give feedback so people hear you're trying to help (4 minutes)
Receiving Feedback
Start with learning how your immediate reactions to feedback effects how you receive it:
- [Video] "Run, hide, or say thank you: when faced with feedback, what do you do?" (11 minutes)
Articles:
- Receiving Feedback Effectively
- Are you receptive to feedback? Follow this step-by-step guide
- How to get better at receiving feedback
Videos:
- The Joy of Getting Feedback (9 minutes)
- Process feedback with a strainer, not a sponge (14 minutes)
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Skill Building After Feedback
Ontario Tech is proud to offer an extensive selection of professional development courses, ranging from workplace skills development to personal wellness development.
Check out the Learning and Development site to find sessions that interest you.
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My HR Connection
The following user guides were created to assist with the mid-cycle check-in conversations:
Check the My HR Connection info page to find these user guides and more information about logging in to My HR Connection.
