Talent Advancement Program (TAP)
Introducing Brandeis’ Talent Advancement Program (TAP) for Staff
We are pleased to announce the new Brandeis’ Talent Advancement Program (TAP). This is a positive step forward in our commitment to foster a culture of engagement and to support staff professional development and career growth at Brandeis. At the core of TAP will be a robust, continuous and collaborative performance management process between staff and managers with a focus on frequent and ongoing development conversations, supported by a mid-year and annual review.
In the past, performance management for staff was administered manually and the process was not widely adopted or applied consistently across departments/schools. With TAP, this process will be automated and streamlined to create a standardized and consistent process for continuous dialogues to support our mission to attract, retain and develop our staff.
Phased Rollout Schedule
TAP will be implemented in multiple phases, so that you can have sufficient time to learn about the new process:
- Phase 1: November 2022 - launch of staff mid-year performance review
- Phase 2: March 2023 - launch of staff annual performance review and goal setting
- Phase 3: May 2023 - launch of merit process
Phase 2: Annual Performance Review Process Timeline
- March 13, 2023 - April 20, 2023: Training for staff managers who manage staff
- March 14, 2023 - April 03, 2023: Training for faculty managers who manage staff
- March 16, 2023 - April 11, 2023: Training for staff
- March 22, 2023: Workday opens for staff to enter Employee Annual Self-Assessment.
- April 12, 2023: Manager Annual Review of employees begins.
- May 19, 2023: Workday closes for the Annual Review cycle.
Talent Advancement Program Training
The Human Resources Office offers training to prepare managers and staff for the annual performance review as part of the Talent Advancement Program (TAP). We encourage all managers and staff to register for a session that is convenient for you. A complete list of available sessions can be found at Annual Performance Review Training.
General TAP Support Resources
- Annual Year-End Review Questions in Workday (pdf)
- Mid-Year Review Questions in Workday (pdf)
- Change Ambassador Member List
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Useful Articles for Managers
- How to Conduct a Great Performance Review - Harvard Business Review
- The Key to Performance Reviews is Preparation - Harvard Business Review
- Giving a High Performer Productive Feedback - Harvard Business Review
- How to Talk to an Employee Who Isn't Meeting Their Goals - Harvard Business Review
Useful Articles for Staff
- Tips for Maximizing Your Performance Review
- How to Prepare for an Effective Meeting with Your Manager
- 7 Ways to Prepare for an Effective One-on-One Meeting with Your Manager
- 12 Ways to Ensure a Successful Meeting with Your Manager
- How to Handle Your First Meeting with a New Manager
Other Resources
- Learn about Brandeis' Framework for the Future
- Brandeis' Mission Statement
- Brandeis' Status on Commitments to DEI Issues