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 (extended - new sessions)
- March 14, 2023 - April 03, 2023: Training for faculty managers who manage staff
- March 16, 2023 - April 11, 2023: Training for staff (extended - new sessions)
- 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 (New Sessions!)
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.
Manager Training Resources
- Instructor-led Training for Managers: Video Recording | Presentation (pdf)
- Job Aid: Annual Performance Review Manager Evaluation (pdf) in Workday — Step-by-step instructions to complete annual performance review evaluations for your team.
- Job Aid: Locate Your Team's Mid-Year Reviews in Workday (pdf)
- Computer-Based Self-Paced Training (LATTE): Annual Review Process in Workday for Managers & Staff
Staff Training Resources
- Instructor-led Training for Staff: Video Recording | Presentation (pdf)
- Job Aid: Complete Annual Review Self-Evaluation (pdf) in Workday — Step-by-step instructions to complete your annual performance review self-evaluation questions.
- Job Aid: Locate Your Mid-Year Review in Workday (pdf)
- Computer-Based Self-Paced Training (LATTE): Annual Review Process in Workday for Managers & Staff
Annual Merit Compensation Training for Managers
The Human Resources Office offers training to prepare managers and salary planners for the annual merit compensation process. We encourage all managers and salary planners to register for a session that is convenient. A complete list of available sessions can be found at Annual Merit Compensation Training.
General TAP Support Resources
- Annual Year-End Review Questions in Workday (pdf)
- Mid-Year Review Questions in Workday (pdf)
- SMART Goals Worksheet (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
Questions about TAP?
If you have any questions about TAP, please feel free to contact your HR business partners or Talent Development team listed below. Additionally, you can send a request or question to help@brandeis.edu.Questions about Annual Merit Compensation?
If you have any questions about Annual Merit Compensation, please reach out to members of our Compensation team listed below. Additionally, you can send a request or question to help@brandeis.edu.