Administrative Services
Performance Management:Policy
The initial months of employment are in many ways the most important of a person's career at the Institute. It is during this time that the individual learns the scope of his or her job duties and responsibilities and the standards expected by the organizational unit. It is essential that a supervisor assess a new employee's performance during this period and that this assessment be discussed thoroughly with the employee. Instances involving performance levels that vary substantially above or below original expectations should be discussed with the personnel administrator assigned to the department.
To assure that this evaluation takes place by the end of the new employee review period, a memorandum is sent by the department's personnel administrator to the individual's supervisor.
Performance evaluations for employees should be conducted each year. The objectives of the evaluations are to facilitate a closer understanding between supervisor and employee of what the job entails and to assess an employee's performance based upon job definition. Documenting the discussion provides a means for recording the important elements of the discussion between employee and supervisor. The discussion should contribute directly to the determination of the merit review recommendations. While the Institute provides this formal occasion to review and discuss job performance, supervisors and employees are encouraged to meet and discuss questions of job performance throughout the year.
For schedules, forms and other information about the Libraries performance review process go to: http://libstaff.mit.edu/admin/perfmanage/index.html.
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