Office of Human Resources

TAP Training and Resources for Managers

The Human Resources Office offers training and resources to prepare managers for the annual and mid-year performance reviews as part of the Talent Advancement Program (TAP).

Staff Merit Process - Workshop for Managers

All training workshops will be held via Zoom on the following dates and times. You must register to attend a training workshop.

  • Friday, May 9, 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Monday, May 12, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 15, 1:00-2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, May 20, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Wednesday, May 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Manager Training Workshop Materials

Conducting Effective Annual Performance Reviews (Brandeis login required)

Best practices, practical strategies, and resources for staff managers

Manager TAP Training Job Aids

Job Aid: Find Your Employee's Job Profile In Workday (pdf)

Step-by-step instructions to find your employee's job profile in Workday

Job Aid: Complete Mid-Year Review-Manager Evaluation in Workday (pdf)

Step-by-step instructions to complete mid-year review manager evaluations for your team

Job Aid: Manager Dashboard for Performance Reviews (pdf)

Step-by-step instructions for using the Performance Review Status Dashboard in Workday

Job Aid: 2022/23 Annual Performance Review Manager Evaluation in Workday (pdf)

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)

Step-by-step instructions on how to find and review your team’s mid-year review

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