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Managing Employee Performance Guide for Managers

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Performance Management Overview Guide

This guide is intended to be used by managers with direct reports. It provides overview information, guidelines, and tips relating to the following stages of performance management:
  • Probationary Periods
  • Performance Reviews
  • Performance Improvement Plans
  • Involuntary Termination

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How is the Performance Management Overview Guide  used?

This template is used to provide a reference for managers on how employee performance is managed in your company and to set expectations for the accountability of managers to follow the approach and processes it outlines.

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