NOTE: This message was emailed from Human Resources to all Ballad Health team members on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Dear Colleague,
We are quickly approaching the performance appraisal period for Ballad Health, which will take place Sept. 15 through Nov. 30 for all team members. We want to provide you with essential information to ensure a smooth and effective evaluation process. Your contributions are invaluable to our organization, and your dedication to excellence is greatly appreciated.
General information on the performance appraisal period:
- Dates: Annual performance appraisals are scheduled to take place between Sept. 15 and Nov. 30 for all Ballad Health team members.
- Review period: The performance evaluation will cover the 12-month fiscal year from July 2024 to June 2025.
- Annual wage increase: Team members hired into an annual increase eligible position before August 2024 will receive the full increase which takes effect in January 2026. Those hired between Aug. 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, will receive a pro-rated share of the annual increase based on their hire month.
- New hires: Team members hired on or after June 1, 2025, will not undergo an annual performance appraisal. Since their employment intro period falls within a month of the evaluation period, there will be no appraisal assigned, and therefore, no annual pay increase until the following annual performance appraisal cycle.
- Final Written Warning: Team members who received a Final Written Warning during the appraisal period (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025) are not eligible to receive the annual increase amount in January 2026.
- Assessment methods: Peer-rating and self-assessment options will not be used.
- Alternate raters: In cases where the original rater is unable to conduct the appraisal, alternate raters assigned to complete the appraisal will also be responsible for the final sign-off to close the team member appraisal.
- B Excellent participation: Beginning this year, timely completion of the B Excellent program (defined as completing an assigned B Excellent program within four weeks of the release of that program’s final tip) will be included as part of the annual performance appraisal. This vital initiative supports the growth of our team culture and the delivery of exceptional care, and team member participation will be recognized as part of this year’s evaluation.
- Discussion format: In-person discussions are strongly encouraged for performance appraisals. However, if extenuating circumstances exist, remote discussions can also be arranged.
We appreciate your commitment to Ballad Health’s mission and values. Your dedication to delivering exceptional care to our community is the cornerstone of our success.
Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication.
Sincerely,
Ballad Health Human Resources
