8 October 2026

Performance Management 2026: step two - half-year review

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We are now at step two of our Performance Management process: the half-year review.

Next steps and actions

You and your manager should have agreed on your 2026/27 objectives in April. At the half-year review, you will find time to discuss your progress and to ensure you feel supported to deliver in your role. You will:

  • Review your objectives that were set for the year (2026/27).
  • Review your achievements and progress at the mid-point of the year and capture this discussion on your Performance Review document (2026/27).
  • Share your career goals and discuss any training or development support you may need.

You can find a handy toolkit to support you on the Colleague Information pages of our website.

If you have questions about Performance Management or your development, please speak to your line manager. The deadline to complete your half-year Performance Management discussion is Monday 30 November 2026.

Additional resources

You can find further guidance and training modules on GOLD by searching for Glasgow Life Performance Management. You can access GOLD at any time from your personal phone, tablet, or home computer, making it easy to check if you don't use a desktop at work. If you have any questions, please reach out to your HR Business Partner.

Information for managers

All supporting documents are available on the intranet. If you have any questions, contact your HR Business Partner.

Reminder: Manager objective

The Leadership Team set an objective for all managers to keep everyone on track, and all managers should have this objective live in their Performance Review document. This ensures that everyone completes Performance Management within the agreed-upon timelines.

"To deliver the three steps in Performance Management (Objective setting/Half-year review/Full-year review) with all my direct reports in the agreed timelines and ensure this progress is updated on the Performance Management Drive."

Performance management 2026/27 timeline

Everyone must follow the Performance Management timeline so we stay aligned with Service Plans.

The deadlines are:

  • Step one: Set objectives - complete by the end of May 2026.
  • Step two: Half-year review - complete by the end of November 2026.
  • Step three: Full-year review and new objectives - complete by the end of May 2027.

Updating the performance management workbooks

Designated senior managers are responsible for keeping our Performance Management workbooks up to date. This ensures we can track progress across all teams.

  • Designated senior managers: Keep updating the Performance Management workbooks on the shared drive.
  • Service areas: Continue tracking Grade 1-3 colleagues' activities.