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Performance Management Update: A Simpler Path to Recognition
Performance Management Update: A Simpler Path to Recognition Effective immediately, George Mason is discontinuing the Acknowledgment of Extraordinary Contribution form for classified staff performance evaluations, following guidance from the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM). What This Means Supervisors can now assign an Outstanding overall performance rating without the extra…
Read MoreUpdated Performance Evaluation View for 2025 Midcycle Check-In
Updated Performance Evaluation View for 2025 Midcycle Check-In Starting October 1, 2025, Classified Staff, A/P Faculty, and their supervisors participating in the optional Midcycle Check-In will experience a refreshed performance evaluation interface in MasonLEAPS. While the Midcycle Check-In questions remain the same as last year, the platform’s look and feel…
Read MoreEmpowering Supervisors with the ACT Framework
Empowering Supervisors with the ACT Framework To support our supervisors in creating an enhanced faculty and staff experience, we are introducing the ACT Framework-a simple, three-step approach designed to help supervisors turn survey results and team feedback into positive action. The ACT Framework is particularly valuable as we review the…
Read MoreEmpowering Supervisors for Meaningful Midcycle Conversations
Empowering Supervisors for Meaningful Midcycle Conversations Supervisors play a vital role in shaping the faculty and staff experience at George Mason. From supporting well-being to guiding professional growth, the quality of conversations between supervisors and their teams directly impacts engagement, performance, and workplace culture. That’s why we’re excited to offer…
Read MoreGet the Most Out of Your Midcycle Check-in and Explore Professional Development Opportunities
Get the Most Out of Your Midcycle Check-in and Explore Professional Development Opportunities The Midcycle Check-in is coming on October 1, offering a great opportunity for classified staff and a/p faculty to reflect on progress, celebrate successes, and plan for continued growth. This is a time for employees to have…
Read MoreOne Year Later: Continuing the Momentum from the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey
One Year Later: Continuing the Momentum from the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey It has been one year since the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey was administered, and Human Resources is thrilled with the strong response from units who have reviewed their results, shared data with their teams, and developed…
Read MoreGallup Success Story: Shannon Jordan and Housing and Residence Life
Gallup Success Story: Shannon Jordan and Housing and Residence Life After the University Life All-Staff meeting, where UL-specific 2022 Gallup Faculty and Staff Experience survey data was revealed, Shannon Jordan, Associate Dean and Chief Housing Officer, together with Housing and Residential Life (HRL) leadership, set sail on a journey to…
Read MoreGallup Success Story: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Gallup Success Story: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences In response to the 2022 Gallup Faculty and Staff Experience (FSE) survey, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) took decisive action to amplify employee engagement. Under the visionary leadership of Dean Ann Ardis, the CHSS Staff and A/P…
Read MoreGallup Success Story: Julie Zobel and the Risk, Safety, and Resilience Leadership Team
Gallup Success Story: The Risk, Safety, and Resilience Leadership Team After the 2022 Gallup Faculty and Staff Experience survey, Julie Zobel and the visionary RSR leadership team took the reins, delving deeper into their unit-specific survey results. Thus began the inception of a proactive, employee-centric approach to elevate engagement and…
Read MoreEmpowering Employee Development: A SMART Approach to Success
HR News Empowering Employee Development Through SMART Goals In George Mason University’s quest for personal and professional growth, SMART goals have become a cornerstone of effective development strategies. SMART stands for: Specific: Set clear, precise targets that leave no room for ambiguity. Whether it’s mastering a new skill, completing a…
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