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).

Manager Training Workshops

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

  • April 15 from 4-4:45 p.m.
  • April 24 from 9:15-10 a.m.

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