Maintain regular communication with your supervisor to address questions, discuss concerns, and establish annual goals through the performance review process.

The performance management cycle follows this annual schedule:

• Annual planning and goal setting (July to September)
• Ongoing coaching conversations (October to May)
• Year end performance review (June)

If you have further questions about McMaster’s evaluation processes, standards, and resources for each phase, please consult the Performance Management for TMG guidelines.

In case of an on-campus emergency at the DeGroote School of Business, call McMaster Security Services immediately:

• From a university phone by dialing ext. 88
• Using McMaster University’s Safety App.
• By pressing the button on a Red Assistance Phone around campus. Find their locations here.
• If you are outside of campus, dial 905-522-4135

In the case of an emergency lockdown, the campus siren system will activate. As sirens are only audible outdoors, Security Services recommends installing the Alertus App for emergency notifications.

If you have any more questions about McMaster’s emergency procedures, please refer to the Security Services Emergency Guidebook.

At the DeGroote School of Business, we are dedicated to cultivating and sustaining mature, constructive relationships with all our employees and their respective bargaining agents.

To ensure a smooth transition, it’s important to understand employee agreements, which are formal documents outlining the terms and conditions of your employment. These agreements clarify expectations regarding your role, responsibilities, compensation, and benefits, whether you are covered by an individual contract or a collective agreement negotiated with a union or association.

Visit the following links to learn more about collective agreements at McMaster University:

• Collective Agreements: This page provides a comprehensive list of collective agreements for various categories of McMaster University employees. New employees are encouraged to review the agreement relevant to their role to understand the terms and conditions of their employment, including compensation, benefits, and workplace policies.
• Employee/Labour Relations: This page outlines McMaster University’s approach to fostering positive labour relations with employees and their bargaining agents. It highlights the role of the Employee and Labour Relations team in supporting collective bargaining, agreement administration, and employee relations.
• McMaster University Faculty Association: This site provides information and resources for faculty members and senior academic librarians, including employment policies, tenure and promotion guidelines, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• Postdoctoral Fellow Policy: This page offers access to university-wide policies and procedures that govern employee conduct, workplace standards, and administrative practices applicable to all McMaster staff and faculty.