Overview
The mission of Vermont State Government is to provide essential services to Vermont citizens. Meeting this commitment requires that each state employee performs his or her job as effectively as possible. To this end, a supervisor’s most fundamental responsibilities are the planning, observation, evaluation, and development of employee job performance.
Performance management is an effective supervisory tool that can enhance the productivity and motivation of employees. Clear job responsibilities and expectations are established in relation to organizational goals and objectives. Continuous feedback is provided to improve communication between employees and supervisors. Formal performance reviews document and evaluate performance in relation to established expectations.
Forms
NOTE: Effective July 1, 2024, the Collective Bargaining Agreements between the State of Vermont and the Vermont State Employees’ Association, Inc. (“CBA”) resulted in updates to the Performance Evaluation forms as follows:
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Please utilize the updated form, which includes the new “Commendable” rating to evaluate employees in positions covered by the Corrections Unit or Supervisory Unit CBAs, as well as, classified managerial and confidential employees for ratings issued on or after July 1, 2024.
Performance Evaluation Form (Corrections, Supervisory, Manager, and Confidential)
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To evaluate employees in positions covered by the Non-Management Unit CBA, please use the designated form that only includes the original four (4) ratings.
Resources
The Guide to Performance Management is available to assist supervisors and managers with performance management.
In addition, CAPS offers the instructor-led course Managing for Performance as well as the self-paced eLearning courses Performance Management Basics and Performance Management Basics for Employees.
Please note: Log into the LMS before clicking the course links above.