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Performance Evaluations

Performance Evaluation Process

All Emerson employees are required to participate in our performance evaluation process each year. The process includes two parts: self-evaluation by the employee and evaluation by the employee's manager. The employee and manager will then meet to discuss the evaluation and set the employee's goals for the next year. Human Resources will notify employees each year when it is time to start the process.

Smart Goals

S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for the five qualities of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based goals. Using SMART goals can help you go beyond vague goals to an actionable plan for results.

Specific Who, what, where, when, how. Goals should be well defined and focused.
Measurable Use quantitative or qualitative measures that express the exact performance goals or outcomes you expect. This allows you to assess progress at any time during the year.
Achievable Goals should not be simply what the job requires; they should be challenging but reasonably attainable. The goal should stretch the employee’s capabilities.
Relevant State intended results or outcomes, not activities. Be sure the performance outcome is in line with department objectives.
Time-based Determine the timeline for completing the goal or performance outcome: when the results will occur.

Questions to help set SMART goals/performance outcomes

Questions Example Answers
Do what? (action verb) “Complete”
To what? (affected subject) “follow up calls”
To what end? (desired results) “90%”
By when? (timetable/frequency) “within 3 days of receipt”
Emerson will break ground for its new center in Los Angeles on March 8

Emerson broke ground on its new facility in LA on March 8.

Los Angeles Center

Emerson College recently began constructing a new facility in Los Angeles, which will open in January 2014. As we get closer, we anticipate posting new positions related to our expanded presence in Los Angeles. Further information will be available when Job Opportunities are posted.