Set yourself up for success
As an excluded or exempt employee at RRU you'll take part in performance and development planning (PDP) activities throughout the year, to help you set — and strive to align your goals and performance with that of the University.
Using HR Smart to track your development
Use the videos below to get started with your PDP. They'll walk you through using the system with steps for both managers and employees.
- Adding goals to your PDP (8m33s)
- Adding competencies to the PDP (managers) (4m50s)
- Adding journal entries to your PDP (2m55s)
- Signing the PDP in HR Smart (1m24s)
- Adding a rating to the PDP (3m45s)
PDP schedule
You'll begin the PDP process by setting goals with your manager that will enhance your personal and professional growth. You'll check in together at the mid-year point and again at the end.
Planning phase: completed by May 30, 2024
Mid-year check-in: completed by August 30, 2024
Final assessment: completed by December 31, 2024
(with final signatures due no later than January 15, 2025)
Additional resources
Use the resources below to support you through each step of the PDP process. The PDP Employee Guide offers tips and tricks on goal setting, check-ins, journal entries, and appraisals. The worksheet is available to document any goals in your planning meetings.
