Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you rejuvenated after a well-deserved break. As we embark on this journey into the new year, let's carry forward the positive energy and enthusiasm that comes with a fresh start. We encourage you to set your intentions high and work collaboratively to make this year one of growth, innovation, and success for you and your teams. 

The self-assessment phase of the Performance Management @Tech process is a great way to start the year by reflecting on your 2023 achievements and opportunities for improvement and set the tone for your 2024 goals.  

Below are tools and resources to complete the self-assessment phase and a few upcoming in-person and online opportunities to engage.  

In this month’s newsletter: 

We are hosting an in-person, extended info session for people leaders to connect and learn from HR subject matter experts about performance management.     

During the event, we will have breakout sessions on the following topics: 

When: Tuesday, January 23 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

Location: Student Center –Atlantic Theater

This event has reached capacity, but if you join the wait list, we will let you know if space becomes available. 

Join us for both in-person and virtual sessions. We're having transparent conversations about compensation and career navigation at Tech.

All staff are welcome and encouraged to attend and come prepared to ask questions and share feedback.

Save the following sessions on your calendar.

The self-assessment module in Performance Management @Tech system is open until Jan. 31. The self-assessment phase provides a structured framework for employees to review the goals they set at the beginning of the year and have open and honest conversations with their supervisors about performance, areas of opportunity, and career aspirations.  

We created a variety of resources designed to streamline the process for you and your teams and help you navigate this phase successfully.  

Remember you can access all the documentation and resources for the Performance Management @Tech process on the website.  

As we navigate the self-assessment period, we encourage you to revisit the Georgia Tech Leader Competency Model which provides a structured framework for defining and developing behaviors that have the greatest impact on the Institute’s mission, vision, and goals. Each of the competencies is comprised of five dimensions that provide greater detail and specificity for each competency.  

As a leader, you will be evaluated on how you achieved your 2023 Leader Competency Goals in early 2024 providing an opportunity to identify progress thus far and areas of improvement.   

Visit our Leader Competency Model web page and access explainer videos, a detailed list of LinkedIn Learning self-paced courses, and a personalized learning roadmap to guide you through the model. 

We’re excited to announce that after months of planning, collaboration and hard work, we’ve launched a new employee engagement website!  

Driven by our strategic plan initiatives, we are committed to creating a positive workplace and enriching the culture of the Institute by

The new website is integral to our goals and contains information about: 

We invite you to visit the new site and learn more about the programs and tools available for you and your teams.

You can visit the Managers web page and access all the previous PLN newsletter editions and HR Topics for People Leaders recordings.

Include peer recognition in regular team meetings by having each employee give kudos to a peer as part of the meeting closure, preferably during discussions about recent work for context freshness.

We’ve rounded up tips to help you stay focused on the goals and resolutions you’ve set for the new year. We’re not just focused on fitness either! Enjoy recommendations to help get your mind in shape as well. 

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.

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Save the date for any of these upcoming events you’d like to attend or recommend to your team members. Click the links below to learn more.