Performance & Development Digest (Sept. 12, 2024)
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| Performance and Development Digest Sept. 12, 2024 |
Important Note: FY25 Annual Required TrainingDue to the timing of the new Performance and Development system activities, FY25 annual required training will now be assigned on Nov. 1, 2024. These assignments will be due Aug. 1, 2025 prior to employee’s FY25 annual review. |
Design Your Career Growth Plan in Workday
Career Growth Plan launches on Sept. 30, and you can add to it at any time. Career Growth Plan, used in partnership with your manager, is geared to support your success as a member of the Cook Children’s workforce. To start, you’ll identify specific developmental goals or opportunities, which Workday calls Career Growth Items. For example: “Enhance my verbal communication skills” could be a Career Growth Item that feeds into your bigger Career Growth Plan. A meaningful Career Growth Plan can help you name your aspirations and make others aware of what you’re hoping to achieve. Use the feature to set priorities, hone your strengths, fill in your gaps, and envision strategies to elevate your excellence on the job. The framework includes:
You’re also able to track milestones, resources and due dates using the feature. “We want to be growth and development focused, where having conversations with staff about their careers is the norm,” said Merridth, Simpson, AVP Human Resources Operations. “I’m excited that Workday has a tool to help guide the discussions. Career Growth Plan is employee-driven and optional, but we hope that staff will take advantage.” The progress you make in your Career Growth Plan won’t be an input into your performance evaluation. And it isn’t tied to compensation or promotion opportunities. You’re encouraged to discuss your Career Growth Plan with your manager during check-in conversations. Your manager can offer advice and opportunities. Refer to the Career Growth Plan clickview (step-by-step instructions) and Job Aid to learn more. |
Coming Soon: Year-End ReviewsEmployee evaluations start Sept. 16 under our new model for Performance & Development (P&D), a process that measures job performance. What do you need to know? First, there are no more anniversary review dates. We've shifted to a universal timeline. That means everyone except physicians and teachers, who are on a different track, will have their year-end performance evaluations during the same timeframe (September-October) from now on. Another change is the 3-point scale, which calculates your overall performance rating as “Inconsistent,” “Strong” or “Exceptional.” Performance evaluations capture feedback and insights enabling Cook Children’s to make informed talent decisions, including compensation. These year-end evaluations cover the period since October 2023. They consider various criteria, including:
Managers have until Oct. 25 to complete the evaluations for their direct reports and conduct the year-end discussions. Finally, you need to know the purpose behind the changes. Based on feedback from our leaders and employees, we created a more transparent and consistent process for employee reviews. P&D helps you strengthen your professional skills and helps maintain a top-notch workforce at Cook Children’s. Please refer to the FY24 Year-End training, or the Year-End Performance Review Overview Job Aid for information about the 3-point rating scale. Click here to access these resources. NOTE: Performance & Development information is item No. 4 under Workday Resources Hub in CookNet. |
From PACE to Workday: Learn the Curve with P&D TrainingWe’re fully implementing our new system for Performance & Development (P&D) this month – and that transition brings a period of adjustment. That’s why we encourage every employee to take advantage of the training sessions offered in person and online. Training is key to a successful launch. These instructor-led classes will equip you to navigate key P&D processes such as job performance reviews, Career Growth Planning, Anytime Feedback, Self-Assessment and other tools in Workday. We’ve designed the 90-minute sessions to be informative and convenient, with various dates and times from Sept. 16-Oct. 3. Complete Part 1 before moving on to Part 2. Use the links below to register in ULearn. Workday Performance & Development Training - PART 1 Workday Performance & Development Training - PART 2 If you want to learn more about Year End activities for Fiscal Year 2024, on-demand training is available you can access here. We appreciate everyone’s teamwork as we phase in a platform to replace PACE, which we’ve discontinued after 30 years. These P&D changes are designed to support your professional success and keep Cook Children’s a top-tier workplace and destination for pediatric health care excellence. Any questions? Email AskHRIS@cookchildrens.org. |
Resources for YouICYMI: Please take the time to watch our most recent Town Hall that includes an update from Merridth Simpson, AVP, Human Resources Operations. Merridth present at about the 18-minute mark of the video. Click here to watch the video.Tips for Providing Peer Feedback Performance & Development Digest: Aug. 29, 2024 Performance & Development Digest: Aug. 15, 2024 Performance & Development Digest: Aug. 1, 2024 Performance & Development Digest: July 18, 2024 Performance & Development: Resources for You (cookchildrensconnect.com) On-demand, role-based training is available, complete with job aids and clickviews (step-by-step instructions). Click here to access these resources. NOTE: Performance & Development information is item No. 4 under Workday Resources Hub.
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A new component to employee Performance & Development (P&D) gives you a space in Workday to create a roadmap for enhancing your professional skills.