GalileoG
Structural
- Feb 17, 2007
- 467
I am being asked by the department head to assist in the probationary review of a new employee a few weeks into that person’s employment, as I am familiar with this person's work. This person is a technologist and has so far not met expectations - I am having to hand draft almost every single item that is to be incorporated into the electronic drawings, and it is taking too much of my time. I would like to be as impartial and honest in my review as possible and I am considering all possible circumstances that may attribute to the less than desirable performance (new environment, possible language barrier, joining mid-project, etc.) However, I feel that ultimately, despite these circumstances, that this person is not 'reasonably competent' for the position. His retention will ultimately result in additional strain on my time that would otherwise not be there had a reasonably competent technologist been hired. I should also note that I am not sure if there was any intentional misrepresentation during the hiring process. I don't want to mess with this person's livelihood and therefore I do not want to take my assessment/review of this person lightly. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What kind of language should I use in my review?