Probationary Review
The Free Geek Collective ceased to exist on February 28, 2013. For information on current staff, please go to Staff. For detailed information about the re-organization of Free Geek's management structure, please go to 2013_Restructuring_Documents.
These questions are used for reviews of Probationary Collective Members, which occur ~6 months from the employee's hire date.
- 1 = never/poor
- 3 = about half the time/so-so
- 5 = all the time/absolutely wonderful
Arrives on time or calls if going to be late: 1 2 3 4 5
Is efficient and makes good use of time: 1 2 3 4 5
Uses the phone, socializes, and takes breaks at appropriate times: 1 2 3 4 5
Aware of safety on the job: 1 2 3 4 5
Leaves volunteer-inhabited areas clean and ready for next shift: 1 2 3 4 5
Actively participates in meetings: 1 2 3 4 5
Is a reliable member of standing committee: 1 2 3 4 5
Puts the interests of Free Geek before personal interests while working: 1 2 3 4 5
Makes volunteers and donors feel welcome, actively reaches out: 1 2 3 4 5
Actively involves volunteers in appropriate projects: 1 2 3 4 5
Courteous and friendly: 1 2 3 4 5
Listens to volunteers/donors and tries to meet their needs: 1 2 3 4 5
Communicates effectively with other staff/core concerning needs of his/her area: 1 2 3 4 5
Accurately assesses her/his own abilities and constraints when taking on commitments: 1 2 3 4 5
Follows through with commitments: 1 2 3 4 5
Gives and receives constructive criticism: 1 2 3 4 5
Communicates directly to solve conflict: 1 2 3 4 5
Appropriately uses the standard tools Free Geek has available to do her/his job*: 1 2 3 4 5
- These tools might include email lists, RT, the wiki, bulletin boards, etc.
Offers a safe space to communicate if issues arise: 1 2 3 4 5
How well has xxx done in integrating into the whole of FG? 1 2 3 4 5
How do you rate xxx's overall performance: 1 2 3 4 5
How well has FG done at supporting the reviewee to do his/her core job duties? 1 2 3 4 5
What other areas of FG might s/he be able to contribute to, presuming s/he has time?
Please list any positive feedback you have for xxx:
Please list any constructive criticism you have for xxx concerning his/her job performance:
Any suggestions for goals or professional objectives this person could work on for their next review?
Any additional comments for xxx? If you write your name after your comment in this section, it will be included in the form the reviewee will read.
Any questions for or about the reviewee?
Do you have any reservations about giving xxx permanent status as a collective member at this time? Please explain. Keep in mind that this is only a straw-poll, and is meant to give some initial information to the review panel and the reviewee. The final decision on this issue will be made at a staff meeting after the review.)(use only if applicable)