As you prepare for the upcoming performance evaluation discussions and related ASA supervisor assessments, CIRES HR would like to share tips and related guidance to support this work. In addition, we offer suggestions for a more inclusive and effective approach to performance evaluations and related discussions. Useful tips for preparing and conducting effective final evaluation… Read More
At a recent town hall, resources were requested for employees in the event of separation from CU due to retirement or lay off. In response, CIRES HR has compiled the following resources: See this page for more.… Read More
We have recently passed the half-way mark for the Annual Summary of Accomplishments performance cycle. For researchers and university staff, at least one coaching session per year is recommended. Planning, coaching, and evaluation are all important aspects of effective supervision. Reminders: · Performance plans are fluid documents, intended to be updated/modified throughout the year. · The period… Read More
Annual salary increases for CIRES employees have been approved by CU Boulder campus HR and are effective January 1, 2025; they will be reflected on your January paycheck. The information below outlines the specifics of these increases for different employee groups at CIRES. For Research and Teaching Faculty: The Board of Regents approved a base… Read More
President Biden has declared January 9, 2025 a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Biden has ordered Federal offices closed. As previously communicated, CIRES employees working within a NOAA unit will follow the federal schedule, including any national days of mourning. Embedded CIRES employees are not expected… Read More
CU Boulder leadership has given employees three days of administrative leave* this season December 27, 30, 31*. If the governor should issue an additional governor’s holiday for this period, that will replace one of the administrative leave days already granted. Please note that the CIRES printed calendars have incorrect dates. Please use the dates contained here. *Prorated… Read More
November December: CU Boulder administrative offices will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1. While CU is closed, Dec. 27, 30, and 31 will be taken as personal leave, but these are not official holidays. If the governor or chancellor grants additional holiday leave for this period of time, CIRES HR will inform employees… Read More
Below are the questions and answers from the CIRES Compensation Town Hall held on Sept 27th, 2024. Full recording and slide deck can be accessed here. 1 Why were Researcher Scientists who work in faculty member’s research group not included in this process, even when their home base is CIRES and the research title track… Read More
