SHRA 2025-26 Appraisal Cycle Officially Underway

April 2, 2026
Categories: General News
Performance management cycle

Appraisal season is here! We kicked it off with the self-appraisal and are rolling into the next step where supervisors initiate their employee’s evaluations beginning April 1. There are several key actions and system updates will take place over the coming weeks. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth and timely process for you and your SHRA employees.

Annual Appraisals (2025-26 Cycle)

  • Supervisor appraisals open April 1: Supervisors may begin drafting assessments for the 2025–26 performance cycle once the appraisal step opens.
  • Early opening: If an employee submits their self‑appraisal before April 1, the supervisor appraisal will open early.
  • If the Employee Self‑Appraisal is not submitted by March 31: Supervisors will not be able to begin the appraisal. On April 1, supervisors will receive an email from nt-stakes@charlotte.edu asking whether HR should advance the performance program to the supervisor appraisal step.

Probationary Employee Guidance

  • Employees who began employment with the University and State on or after October 1, 2025, are excluded from the annual appraisal cycle.
  • Supervisors must continue completing quarterly probationary reviews using the off‑cycle review program in NinerTalent.

Transfer Employee Guidance

  • Employees who have changed positions or managers within the last 60 days of the cycle should have their releasing supervisor complete their appraisal. Releasing supervisors who do not have access to their former employees 2025-26 appraisal in NinerTalent should contact nt-stakes@charlotte.edu immediately for assistance.

2026-27 SHRA NT-STAKES Performance Plans

  • Supervisors will receive a notification from NinerTalent on April 1, indicating that the 2026–27 NT-STAKES Performance Program is open.
  • Supervisors may begin developing performance plans for the new cycle, which starts April 1, 2026.

Tools and Resources

Supervisors are encouraged to use the resources available on the STAKES Performance website, including:

Additional training is available in the learning and development portal by searching performance management cycle for SHRA employees, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Accessing NinerTalent
  • SHRA Cycle and Timeline
  • Writing Effective Goals and Performance Plans
  • Assessing Employee Performance
  • Utilizing Off-Cycle Reviews

Supervisors may also view training activity for their direct reports within the portal.

Questions?

For assistance or clarification, please contact nt-stakes@charlotte.edu. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting effective performance management across the University.