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The first task in the year-end performance evaluation process is for employees to complete their year-end check-in form, due Oct. 23. This is the employee’s opportunity to provide input to their manager about how the year has gone so far, their progress on goals and competencies, and professional development. This form begins the year-end evaluation discussion and helps the manager complete their review of the employee’s performance.
To complete the employee year-end check-in form, the employee enters responses to five questions in a form within Perform. This is a new part of the year-end evaluation process for some staff.
- What went well over the annual review period?
- What did not go as planned over the annual review period?
- What strengths did you demonstrate over the annual review period?
- Which competencies need further development and why?
- Which of your career and development objectives were met?
Employees can access the year-end check-in form on their Perform dashboard. For instructions and tips on completing this form, review the year-end check-in form guide (PDF).
Visit the Performance Management page on MetNet for information and instructions on Perform, performance evaluations, and competencies. Also included on that page are the deadlines for the tasks employees and managers must complete for the year-end performance evaluation. Although performance evaluations are not due until Dec. 11, some tasks are due in October and November, and we strongly encourage you begin tasks early. Email Perform@metc.state.mn.us if you have any questions.
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Financial well-being program starts Oct. 7
If you are focused on improving your financial well-being or revisiting your financial plans, please join us for the Living Paycheck to Purpose financial empowerment program launching soon.
The Living Paycheck to Purpose program is a four-week, live, online program designed to help you take control of your financial life so you can thrive in and out of the workplace.
This program combines education, interactive discussion, and thought-provoking activities to help you overcome financial hurdles that are standing in the way of reaching your financial goals.
During this program you will:
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Refine your financial goals
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Learn strategies for increasing your savings
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Create a plan to pay off your debt
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Find a budgeting strategy that works for you
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Develop habits that lead to wealth building
This program will be held online on Wednesdays, October 7 through October 28 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and is limited to 15 employees. Sign up by contacting Crystal Felten.
Help your employees reach higher performance through impactful coaching. Whether your employees need further development or support in reaching minimum expectations, our two live and virtual coaching classes will expand your coaching skills so you can help get them there!
The Coaching Principles class on October 15 introduces the foundations of coaching and the GROW model. In the Coaching Practice class on October 29 you will share and learn from peers and practice, practice, practice coaching using real examples from your work life. Join us for these two engaging hands-on classes and up your coaching game.
To enroll, access Learn and click the library icon. Click the arrow to the right of “A- Learning Institute” and click “LOD Classes Open for Registration.” Locate the class and register. Contact learn@metc.state.mn.us if you need assistance with registration.
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Open Enrollment begins in about a month, and it’s not too early to think about your options. Health plan. Dental plan. Flexible spending account. Vision plan. Supplemental life insurance.
Then make your selections during Open Enrollment, Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 20.
- You can choose to keep your current medical or vision plan or choose another.
- You can add or subtract yourself or family members from the medical, dental and vision plans.
- You can enroll in one or more flexible spending accounts (FSAs) with pre-tax dollars – for health care that’s not covered by your plan, dependent care, and work-related parking costs.
Look for an Open Enrollment packet in your home mailbox about mid-October. You’ll get a separate packet of enrollment instructions just before open enrollment starts.
More information about the health plan at:
Health Plan Basics – definitions and general information (8 min.)
Health Plan Specifics – information on each medical plan and tips on how to choose a medical plan (16 min.)
Due to COVID-19, Benefits staff will be offering online information sessions and will be available for phone calls. There will not be in-person/face-to-face benefits fairs this year.
More information to come about online sessions.
Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Met Council - championed by two breast cancer survivors and executive leaders, Marcy Syman and Mary Bogie. This month Fit For Life is equipping you with the knowledge and resources you need to know your breast cancer risks and preventative measures you can take today to lower your risks. Let’s start off with a pop quiz:
- Do you know the 12 signs of breast cancer?
- Do you know what a cancerous lump feels like?
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When should you get a mammogram?
If you answered "no" to any of these questions, check out this information gold mine from the Know Your Lemons Foundation. Every person is at risk for breast cancer; so don’t delay, check out what to look for today and while you’re at it, learn more about what can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer.
Show your pink pride this month by emailing fitforlife@metc.state.mn.us a picture of you or your pet in a pink outfit, change your signature line, or share your survivor or supporter story with us.
The two sessions of "Ask HR" have been recorded and posted along with the PowerPoint presentation from Sept. 25. Both can be found on the Human Resources page under the Building Diversity tab. The collection of responses to questions we received from staff will be posted early next week.
Please join Human Resources for the next "Ask HR" topic on Promotions, Oct. 9 at 11:00 a.m. All employees were sent an invite via Outlook.
Once a decision has been made after the selection interview, the hiring manager must create a hire justification memo detailing why they have selected the candidate for the position above all others who were interviewed. They must also explain why they did not choose the other candidates. This memo will include how many candidates were invited to the selection interview, how their skills and experience would add value to the team, and what makes them the most qualified person for the position. All interview notes and materials are returned to Human Resources.
The reasons for the selection from the hire justification memo are included in the hire authorization form. The hire justification memo is used to obtain hire approvals. The hire approval is routed to the division management/director, the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Director of Talent Management for their review and approval. The Office of Equal Opportunity will review the hire justification for the selected candidate and where female/people of color/disabled candidates for the position fell out of the recruitment process. If they have any questions about the process, they contact the recruiter to answer their questions before they will approve the hire.
Next week's article will highlight pre-employment tasks.
The internship program team has been working on preparing for the 2021 year. Keep in mind these important dates:
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Internship Request, November 23 through December 11, 2020
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Internship Request Approval Process, December 14 through December 31, 2020
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Internship Posting Period, January 25 through February 12, 2021
These dates are subject to change.
The internship request period will allow hiring managers to request their internship for the summer of 2021. The request period will be done in an online format. More information on how to request your internship through the online form will be coming soon.
Internship approvals will be done a bit differently as well. The internship team will gather all requests and submit them through their respective division approval process. All requests will have a workflow which will notify you via email to let you know if the internship has been approved.
This year we’ll only have one posting period for all our college-level internship programs. We’ll begin our outreach starting in October to all colleges to let them know that our tentative posting period is January 25.
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