As part of IU’s efforts to help employees achieve their full potential, leaders and staff should be aware of several improvements and upcoming deadlines for Performance at IU conversations.

Important dates to know

• By April 30: Annual Performance Conversations and Expectation Conversations should be completed.
• By May 15: Leaders must submit the Performance at IU attestation confirming both conversations were held.
• By May 15: Staff with approved remote or hybrid work arrangements must complete a Remote Work Arrangement form.

Expectations for staff

If you haven’t yet, there are two conversations to have with your supervisor by April 30: Annual Performance Conversation and Expectation Conversation.

The Annual Performance Conversation should be a two-way dialogue where you discuss last year’s successes and challenges based on the expectations set for that year.

The Expectation Conversation should focus on ensuring you clearly understand the responsibilities of your role at IU and, moving forward, any expectations for remote work, if applicable.

After these two conversations, your supervisor will submit the Performance at IU attestation, which will be routed to you for review. If needed, instructions on reviewing and acknowledging the attestation are available on the Annual Performance Conversation web page.

Those who are approved to work remotely, in full or hybrid, are responsible for completing a Remote Work Arrangement form after your Expectation Conversation, but no later than May 15.

Expectations for leaders

If you haven’t yet, schedule and hold both an Annual Performance Conversation and an Expectation Conversation with each of your staff employees by April 30.

These conversations can be combined and should focus on:

• Summarizing last year’s successes and challenges based on the expectations set for last year.
• Ensuring staff members clearly understand the responsibilities of their role at IU.
• If applicable, your unit/area’s expectations for remote work.

As a reminder, there is a new simplified, four-point rating scale to assess how employees met expectations. Review recorded training summaries or upcoming live sessions with the IU Human Resources Talent and Organization Development team for help navigating this shift.

Leaders can also practice and develop leadership skills using AI role-playing tools available through LinkedIn Learning.