Probationary Reviews

All new classified employees and classified employees who transfer to a position in another department are subject to serve a three month probationary period.

When to Conduct Probationary Reviews

It is recommended that employees are reviewed during their probationary period at 2, 4, and 6 months from their hire date or date of transfer.

If there are any performance concerns during the probationary review period, a probationary review can be completed at anytime. Contact an Employee Relations Advisor within the Human Resources Department at (713) 500-3130 for performance concerns and/or if you plan to recommend an employee for dismissal.

Process

How to Complete Probationary Reviews

Probationary reviews are created and completed by managers using the Performance Management system, Perform2Achieve.

Launching & Completing a Probationary Reviews in Perform2Achieve
Probationary Review (How to Video)

Probationary Employees During the Annual Appraisal Cycle

Employees who are hired between 3/1 - 8/31 would still be in their probationary period. These employees will not receive an annual appraisal at this time. Instead managers will complete probationary reviews at 2, 4, and 6 months.

Employees who transfer into a new department between 6/1 and 8/31 are in a probationary period. These employees will not receive an annual appraisal at this time. Instead managers will complete a probationary review.

Creating Performance Goal Plans after the Probationary Period

After an employee has completed their probationary period, the employee and manager will use the performance management system, Perform2Achieve, to enter performance goals.

Classified Employee Probationary Review Policy

For information on UTHealth Houston's probationary review policy see HOOP Policy 152.

Questions

Please contact an Employee Relations Advisor at 713-500-3180.