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The performance management cycle for University Staff employees runs from February 1- January 31; and the cycle for Classified employees runs from April 1- March 31. Consistent with those timelines, supervisors and their employees need to be participating in formal 鈥淐oaching鈥� or feedback sessions at the mid-point of the cycles.听
The coaching discussion is a formal conversation听during which supervisors and employees discuss performance as it relates to the goals and core competencies outlined in the employee's听performance plan.听
University Staff
- At least one coaching Session per performance cycle is recommended for all University staff employees. For the 2021 鈥� 2022 cycle, the coaching 鈥渢ask鈥� will be available in Cornerstone on August 1st. 鈥�
Classified Staff
- At least one coaching Session per performance cycle is MANDATORY for all Classified employees. For the 2021 鈥� 2022 cycle, the coaching 鈥渢ask鈥� will be available in Cornerstone on September 1st.
Note: For the 2021-2022 cycle, any forthcoming changes to the current University Staff cycle will be communicated accordingly when approved by leadership. Employee Relations recommends that supervisors still conduct a coaching session at this time.听
For those departments or units opting to use the Cornerstone for Performance Management online tool:
The Cornerstone for Performance Management portal is available via the MyCUinfo portal:
- Log into with your IdentiKey
- Select CU Resources in the NavBar
- Select Business Tools
- Select the 鈥淐ornerstone鈥� tile鈥�
Resources are available on the Resources/Help tile within Cornerstone, as well as the Cornerstone webpage, including the , an online platform with comprehensive step by step user guides and automated how to videos.听If you are unsure which system you are using, please check with your supervisor or department HR liaison.
