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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt">HR Partners</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Central Human Resources </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UCR’s Performance
Management Process - 2025/2026 Forms and Resources</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Dear HR Partners,</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">It is now the designated
period for the completion of the 2025/2026 performance appraisals. This
annual appraisal cycle covers the performance period spanning from April 1,
2025, through March 31, 2026. All managers and employees are required to
actively participate in this critical process, which is designed to formally
appraise employee performance, foster professional development, and align
individual contributions with departmental and organizational goals.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Timely completion of all
performance management steps is essential to ensure a smooth transition into
the next performance cycle. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt">Background</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">The University of
California’s <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010397" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">PPSM-23:
Performance Management</a> policy informs campus locations that the
performance of each employee shall be appraised at least annually in writing
by the employee’s immediate supervisor, or more frequently in accordance with
<a href="https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Policy/pol-ppsm23-local-procedure-performance-management.pdf" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">UCR
local procedures</a> and <a href="https://jobs.ucr.edu/employee-labor-relations/labor-relations/collective-bargaining/collective-bargaining-agreements" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">bargaining
agreements</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">An annual performance
appraisal is an opportunity for supervisors and employees to review whether
previously discussed: </span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">performance expectations and goals have been
met, </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">to discuss professional development
opportunities, and </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">to identify options for acquisition of
additional skills and knowledge to foster performance improvement and
career growth.</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">As the campus prepares
for the performance appraisal period, it is important to understand that
performance development is an ongoing process of communication between a
supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year. The communication
should include: </span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">setting objectives, </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">identifying goals, </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">providing feedback, </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">and evaluating results, which would be
captured in the overall appraisal. </span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt">Appraisal Information and
Timeline</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">2025/2026 Performance
Development forms are now available on the HR Performance Management Forms
and Documents <a href="https://hr.ucr.edu/performance-management-forms-and-documents#forms" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">website</a>.
The available forms include:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Performance Appraisal Form</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Performance Appraisal Addendum</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Supplemental Performance Feedback Form</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Goal Agreement Form</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">For the 2025/2026
performance period, each organizational unit must certify to Central Human
Resources by Friday, June 26, 2026, that all staff have received an annual
appraisal for the 12-month performance period ending on March 31, 2026.
Please visit the HR Performance Management <a href="https://hr.ucr.edu/supervisor-resources/performance-management-0" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">website</a>
for further resources including a proposed timeline.</span></p>
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employee to complete self-assessment.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Wednesday, April 1,
2026</span></p>
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self-assessment to supervisor.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Friday, April 10, 2026</span></p>
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draft performance appraisal for each direct report.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Monday, April 13 -
Friday, April 24, 2026</span></p>
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activities and finalization of performance appraisals.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Monday, April 27 -
Friday, May 1, 2026</span></p>
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appraisal sessions with employees.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Monday, May 4 - Friday,
May 15, 2026</span></p>
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finalized for the next review period.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Friday, June 26, 2026</span></p>
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certify performance appraisal ratings and send the Performance Appraisal
Certification Letter to Central Human Resources.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Friday, June 26, 2026*</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt"> *Extended to ensure timely receipt of
certifications and ratings by the deadline. Organizational units are
encouraged to collect the final certification and ratings prior to June 26,
2026.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Required Training</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">The current performance
appraisal review cycle will end on March 31, 2026. As a reminder, completion
of, or failure to complete the following UC-required training must be
reflected in the completed Performance Appraisal form and will impact
eligibility for any university salary programs:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Safety Orientation</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Abusive Conduct in the Workplace</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Cybersecurity Awareness Fundamentals</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Ethics and Compliance Briefing</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Sexual Violence and Harassment,
Anti-Discrimination, Prevention and Education (SHAPE) Training for
Non-Supervisors</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">UC Workplace Violence Prevention</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Mandatory trainings are
available in the <a href="https://jobs.ucr.edu/employee-labor-relations/labor-relations/collective-bargaining/collective-bargaining-agreements" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">UC
Learning Center (UCLC)</a>. The Manager Guide on UCLC has two resources:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Team Compliance Dashboard - which offers
canned reports on assigned training</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Advanced Reporting - which offers
customizable report templates.</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt">ePER</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Specific information and
instructions for ePerformance appraisals will be sent to participants using
ePerformance.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt">Questions</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Questions on the
Performance Management process or performance concerns may be directed to the
Performance Management designated email address: <a href="mailto:performancemanagement@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">performancemanagement@ucr.edu</a>.</span></p>
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