This email is being sent to HR liasons and supervisors on the Boulder campus.
The State of Colorado (State) personnel system for classified employees announced in November that the performance cycle for classified staff is shifting. For the 2022-2023 transition cycle year, performance management for classified staff will have several additional changes.Ìý
 5-Point Rating Scale
In 2019 and 2020, the State heard from classified employees across Colorado through a series of listening sessions that they want an improved ability to grow in their career. Part of that feedback was that the current 3-point scale does not adequately capture the many contributions employees make.ÌýÂ
As a result, the State will move to a 5-point rating scale starting with the creation of individual performance plans on April 1, 2022 for a transition performance cycle not ending until July 31, 2023.Ìý
The State has created the following tools to assist with the transition to the new rating scale:Â
Classified Staff Competencies
Employees governed by the state personnel system must be evaluated on the following five core competencies as mandated by the State Personnel Director. These competencies have been updated with example key behaviors. View the ´Ú´Ç°ù:Ìý
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Services
- Accountability
- Job Knowledge
New Probationary 90-Day Conversation
All new classified employees are on probationary status for their first twelve months. Supervisors of probationary employees shall have a conversation about their job performance after completion of 90 days of their probationary period. For those that use Cornerstone, a task will be available for the 90 day probationary conversation. For non-Cornerstone users, paper copies will be updated available on the HR website.Ìý
Updated Boulder Process for Performance Plans
After the submission of evaluations in 2022, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder HR will no longer be able to accept performance documents through a shared drive upload. Please submit paper documents directly to Human Resources.Ìý
As a reminder, the current classified cycle ends March 31, 2022. Performance plans will close out for the 2021-22 plan year using the existing 3-point scale. For additional information, please visit the performance page.Ìý