Who reviews and approves performance ratings once they are submitted?
A. The distribution of performance ratings will be reviewed by appropriate leadership prior to manager discussions with staff regarding their performance ratings. This is a process change with the new performance planning and evaluation process. The ability by managers to differentiate performance can have a significant influence on the ability to differentiate pay. Therefore, review and approval of preliminary performance ratings and related performance based salary increases will occur prior to manager discussions with staff regarding their performance ratings and related pay.