DEFINITIONS
Exceeds Exepctations - This rating requires an employee to have clearly and demonstrably exceeded most if not all expectations for the position as defined in the job description, any annual goals, and any other guidance provided to the employee during the year. Employees who have not fully addressed previously communicated performance concerns or issues should not expect to receive this rating. This rating is reserved for truly exceptional performance.
Meets Expectations: This rating will be assigned to employees who have met most or all performance expectations for the position as defined in the job description, any annual goals, and any other guidance provided to the employee during the year. This rating will be indicative of solid performance sufficient to maintain employment at and to enjoy a successful career with the organization. Employees who receive this rating should be proud of their performance and will be provided with clear guidance on what additional performance factors would have contributed to receiving an Exceeds Expectations rating.
Needs Improvement - This rating will be assigned to employees who have not met many of the performance expectations for the position as defined in the job description, any annual goals, and any other guidance provided to the employee during the year. This rating will be indicative of poor performance that puts the employee's continued employment with the organization at risk. Employees who receive this rating will be provided with a time-delimited Performance Improvement Plan that will include clear steps and performance targets the employee must achieve in order to continue employment.
Unacceptable -This rating will be assigned to employees who are unable or unwilling to perform required duties according to company standards; immediate improvement must be demonstrated to be considered for a time-delimited Performance Improvement Plan and suitability for continued employment.