Performance Management
NinerTalent Stakes—Performance Management
UNC Charlotte runs on the individual accomplishments of our faculty and staff performed within their roles. Our performance management process allows employees and supervisors to clearly communicate performance abilities as well as evaluate achievements.
This communication between managers and employees opens the door for important growth opportunities, such as:
- recognizing accomplishments and/or identifying developmental needs;
- promoting greater understanding of current and/or future goals (University, departmental, work unit), as well as their specific role in facilitating the achievement of these objectives; and
- discussing skills and development/enhancement opportunities to encourage continuous learning and to enable career growth.
Note: All staff employees, regardless of status, are required to have an annual performance appraisal. Information on the annual review process for faculty can be found via the Academic Affairs procedure.
Important Dates and Deadlines
SHRA Performance Actions
| Appraisal Actions | Action Owner | Due Date |
| Employee Self-Appraisal | Employee | March 31, 2025 |
| Supervisor Appraisal | Supervisor/Appraiser | May 2, 2025 |
| Appraisal Approval | Next Level Supervisor/Manager | May 6, 2025 |
| Release Appraisal | Supervisor/Appraiser | May 9, 2025 |
| Employee Acknowledges Appraisal | Employee | May 15, 2025 |
| Performance Plan Actions | Action Owner | Due Date |
| Performance Plan Creation | Supervisor | May 30, 2025 |
| Plan Approval | Next Level Supervisor/Manager | June 6, 2025 |
| Employee Acknowledges Plan | Employee | June 13, 2025 |
Note: A new action cannot be started until the previous action is completed regardless of the open date.
2024-2025 EHRA Performance Actions
| Appraisal Actions | Action Owner | Due Date |
| Employee Self-Appraisal (optional) *Though this is an optional step, employees must log into NinerTalent to select the option to bypass the evaluation. | Employee | March 31, 2025 |
| Supervisor Appraisal | Supervisor | June 15, 2025 |
| Appraisal Approval (optional) *Appraisal approvals are conducted outside the NinerTalent system. | Unit/Department Head | June 22, 2025 |
| Release Appraisal to Employee | Supervisor | June 22, 2025 |
| Employee Acknowledges Appraisal | Employee | June 30, 2025 |
2025-2026 EHRA Performance Actions
| Performance Plan Actions | Action Owner | Due Date |
| Goals & Objectives Plan Creation *Supervisors develop Goals & Objectives Plans, and employees enter them in NinerTalent. | Employee | June 16, 2025 |
| Plan Approval | Supervisor | June 23, 2025 |
| Employee Acknowledges Plan | Employee | June 30, 2025 |
| Appraisal Actions | Action Owner | Due Date |
| Employee Self-Appraisal (optional) *Though this is an optional step, employees must log into NinerTalent to select the option to bypass the evaluation. | Employee | March 31, 2026 |
| Supervisor Appraisal | Supervisor/Appraiser | June 1, 2026 |
| Appraisal Approval (optional) *Appraisal approvals are conducted outside the NinerTalent system. | Unit/Department Head | June 15, 2026 |
| Release Appraisal | Supervisor/Appraiser | June 15, 2026 |
| Employee Acknowledges Appraisal | Employee | June 30, 2026 |
Note: A new action cannot be started until the previous action is completed regardless of the open date.
Employee Tips and Resources
- The employee self-appraisal gives you the opportunity to reflect on your performance strengths, weaknesses, goals, and training needs or desires. It also allows your supervisor to see your performance from your perspective.
- Your insight into your performance and upcoming goals can be valuable to your supervisor when rating your performance and developing your performance plan for the upcoming cycle. Be thoughtful in your responses.
- Review their performance plan and any notes and feedback from off-cycle reviews or feedback sessions.
- Gather examples of work products and successes.
- Review past comments from peers, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
- Identify obstacles and areas of improvement from the previous year.
- Think about personal and professional goals for the upcoming year.
Video Tutorials
Introduction
Performance Planning Action