Workday Check-Ins
Workday Check-Ins are the new way for ASU employees to have meaningful conversations that help them develop, improve and thrive.
At Arizona State University, performance management focuses on regular feedback and professional development to improve employee skills and support the university’s mission. This process empowers every staff member to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, engagement and accountability.
Regular one-on-one meetings between staff and managers are key to ongoing development and alignment. These conversations help strengthen connections and allow space to share feedback and discuss goals. These meetings nurture professional development and pave the way for organizational success.
Why do Check-Ins matter?
- Strengthen connection: Regular Check-Ins create space for open, two-way communication and build trust across teams.
- Support development: These conversations help surface achievements, address challenges, and align on future goals.
- Increase clarity: Communicating expectations helps everyone feel more confident in their role and contributions.
- Promote a culture of feedback: Ongoing, constructive feedback improves performance, engagement and team collaboration.
- Reinforce ASU values: Check-Ins are rooted in inclusion and innovation and help bring ASU’s Charter to life in our daily work.
Check-In schedule
Check-In tasks will be assigned twice per academic year in the fall and spring. The fall schedule is as follows:
Each semester, Check-In tasks are assigned automatically to eligible employees in Workday. Complete the self-evaluation Check-In task within 30 days.
A completed employee Check-In initiates the manager task, or the manager will be assigned the task in Workday. Provide feedback and complete the Check-In within 30 days.
Note: Timeframes may vary due to completion of assigned Check-Ins, but no more than 60 days.
Recognition - Appreciation
Sun Awards (see below)
Annual Service Awards
ASU E-Cards
SUN Awards (Serving University Needs)
The SUN Award is an easy way to give specific, immediate recognition to one of your ASU co-workers. It is a thoughtful, positive way to honor an employee for supporting university goals. You can submit a SUN Award to any faculty, staff or student worker who demonstrates individual excellence. A copy of the award can also be sent to the employee’s supervisor, manager or director.
How to give a SUN Award:
Fill out an online form and personalize it with a short explanation that describes why you are sending the SUN Award. When you submit the online form, you and the recipient will be notified via email. Give someone an award today. If the award link does not work, please make sure you are connected to ASU's VPN client and try again.
The SUN Award is an employee-based program; only active employees, including student workers, can send and receive SUN Awards.