Performance Management
The 2026-27 performance management reviews must be completed in PerformYard no later than Friday, May 28, 2027.
Each fiscal year, Western Michigan University staff compensation system employees work with their supervisors to determine personal job objectives and targeted competencies. This interactive process continues throughout the year and includes periodic feedback sessions and a written year-end review.
Timeline for performance management process
- July through September: Determine objectives and competencies and complete them in the online system PerformYard.
- Throughout year: Supervisor provides employee with informal feedback and direction.
- May: Supervisor conducts year-end review with employee in PerformYard.
Forms and instructions
The WMU performance management process is completed online through PerformYard. Detailed informational resources are available in the Documents section of PerformYard.
Training and questions
2026 Fall HR Training Series
Title: HR Training Series: Performance Management and PerformYard
Dates: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Room 3205
eLearning: Registration requirement
Capacity: 40
Description: This session is designed for employees, managers, and supervisors and will provide an overview of the 2026–27 performance management process, including setting objectives and competencies, coaching and tracking performance, writing assessments, and participating in feedback discussions. Participants will gain an understanding of the 2026–27 performance management process and learn how to navigate and use the new PerformYard system.
To reserve your spot for September 15th: https://experiencewmu.wmich.edu/event/12573781/
Title: HR Training Series: Performance Management and PerformYard
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Location: Student Center Room 3205
eLearning: Registration requirement
Capacity: 40
Description: This session is designed for employees, managers, and supervisors and will provide an overview of the 2026–27 performance management process, including setting objectives and competencies, coaching and tracking performance, writing assessments, and participating in feedback discussions. Participants will gain an understanding of the 2026–27 performance management process and learn how to navigate and use the new PerformYard system.
To reserve your spot for September 23rd: https://experiencewmu.wmich.edu/event/12573861
To schedule a performance management training session in your department, please contact your Human Resources Business Partner. Your Human Resources Business Partner is also available to answer your questions about the process.