Midpoint Conversations, which evaluate employee performance from January 1 – June 30, are completed in the third quarter of the year, July 1 – September 30.

Both a job aid and a webinar are available available to assist CALS personnel in documenting midpoint conversations within the Performance Management Development Program (PMDP).

Conducting performance evaluations are important:

• University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to supporting all employees to meet their career and professional goals, as well as supporting the university’s need to maintain a high-performing workforce.
• Performance management is comprised of frequent informal conversations consisting of coaching, feedback, and support to employees about their work, needs, and accomplishments related to the duties and expectations of their positions.
• They are required by UW-Madison Performance Management for Managers and Supervisors Policy

Conducting performance evaluations are important as the University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to supporting all employees to meet their career and professional goals, as well as supporting the university’s need to maintain a high-performing workforce. They are also required by UW–Madison’s Performance Management for Managers and Supervisors Policy.

Lastly, the following resources on supervising remotely are available:

• Supervising in a hybrid work environment
• Leading teams during disruption

If you need assistance, please contact the HR Manager assigned to your unit.