If an employee is rated “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” overall, is the performance appraisal process handled differently?
Typically, when an employee’s performance has been appraised and rated on the performance appraisal form as “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory,” a re-appraisal should be conducted again within three months of the date of the previous performance appraisal. If the employee’s performance continues to be “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory,” the supervisor and department head should consider alternative actions available under the Personnel Policies and consult Labor Relations.
