Things are busy this time of year, so it's valuable to take a little time to stop and reflect. This month's newsletter can help you do that, with new data from Q12, policy updates, and a brand new exit survey that better aligns with Tech's workplace goals.

Plus, you've got a little more time to workshop and discuss goals with your employees, after an extension in the Performance Management Cycle.

But first, in case you missed it, click here to watch a video of the Feb. 25 People Leaders Forum, and click here to see the month’s slide decks. February’s forum spotlighted Georgia Tech’s Employer Brand team and provided an overview of HireVue, a hiring tool with a wealth of data.

Register for the upcoming People Leaders Forum, Tuesday, March 25, from 1-2 p.m. by clicking the button below. 

In this month’s newsletter: 

The performance evaluation period deadline is getting an extension. 

The goal-setting and performance evaluation period runs through April 15. We understand performance evaluation season can be daunting, so below you’ll find resources to help employees prepare.  

Explore the resources Performance Management @Tech has to offer by logging in to PM @Tech through the “HR Services” tile in ServiceNow. 

For FAQs on the annual evaluation cycle and more information on the goal-setting period, visit the Performance Management @Tech page by clicking the button below.  

As Georgia Tech leadership has promised, we're analyzing feedback from the recent Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey in bite-size pieces we're calling "microlearning sessions."

This time, we're taking a closer look at one of the lowest-scoring indicators on the survey, Q10: I have a best friend at work. This indicator underscores the significance of workplace friendships in enhancing employee engagement and performance.

Since people leaders play such a crucial role in developing relationships within teams, here are some GTHR tips for fostering those relationships between colleagues and questions you can ask your team:

Building Team Relationships

Questions to Ask Your Team

To learn more about the Q12 survey and Georgia Tech's results, click the button below.

The University System of Georgia (USG) recently shared updates to the Human Resources Administrative Practice (HRAP) Manual to clarify processes and procedures and include updated guidance for university system. The updates range in subject, from hiring and recruitment to employee expectations and rules on anti-harassment, gifts, performance evaluations, and leave types. The University System and Georgia Tech review policies regularly to make sure they are timely and relevant to stakeholders.  

Read more about the manual updates by clicking the button below.

Understanding why people leave can help impact the Institute’s culture. Recent updates to Tech's exit survey are designed to gain deeper insights into employee turnover and enhance our ability to make data-driven decisions that improve the employee experience. The insights will also better support key retention strategies and inform future HR initiatives.

For a breakdown on the changes and to find the new survey link to share, click the button below.

This is your annual reminder: All benefits-eligible employees can save now so your money can grow over time in one of the USG's provided retirement plan options. You and USG contribute to the TRS, ORP, or ERS. Next, you can save more in the 403(b) and/or 457(b) Plans. 

For more information on the details of the benefits, click the button below.

In line with Georgia Tech's culture of recognition, we'll introduce colleagues each month who demonstrate the Institute's values through their daily actions.

Click the button below to read this month's Show Your L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) employee spotlight.

Employee Engagement creates a positive workplace and enriches the culture of the Institute through programs and strategies that boost employee well-being, build opportunities for employees to find meaning and thrive, and recognize the accomplishments of all people.

To learn more about what's offered, click the button below.

We’re using our social media channels to help you promote job vacancies, too!  

If you have a job post you’d like us to share, or a great story to highlight our culture use the button below to share it with us.

We’ll see you online!