2026 Mid-Year Performance Reviews
Short walkthroughs for every step of the mid-year process — from completing your self-assessment to acknowledging your final review in ADP.
Key Dates
June 4, 2026
Assessments open
in ADP
June 30, 2026
Self-assessment
submission deadline
June 30, 2026
Acknowledge review
in ADP
For All Team Members
Training videos to help you prepare for the mid-year review — what to expect, how to write a strong self-assessment, and how to set goals that reflect your best work.
Video 01
Covers what a mid-year review is, why it matters, and 8 steps to prepare effectively as an employee — including a bonus tip at the end for building confidence going into the process.
Video 02
Walks through how to make your self-review sound professional and stand out — including structure, what to include, and real rewrite examples that show what a weak response looks like versus a strong one.
Video 03
Explains how to write a single, unified career goal for your performance review — rather than fragmented asks — so decision-makers and your manager can clearly advocate for you. Relevant for the second-half priorities section of your self-assessment.
For People Managers
Training videos to help managers prepare for the mid-year review — how to lead the process with confidence, write evaluations that land, and have conversations that are substantive for both sides.
Video 04
Covers the purpose of mid-year reviews, 7 key success factors for leading them well, what to address in the conversation, how to prepare as a manager, and common questions to use with your direct reports.
Video 05
A roleplay where an HR professional coaches a manager through writing a critical performance review — covering the most common mistakes (recency bias, vague feedback, overly harsh framing) and how to write something that's honest, specific, fair, and not a surprise to the employee.
Video 06
An essential guide for managers on how to run effective one-on-one meetings with direct reports — covering how to build trust, set goals, and improve job satisfaction. Research-backed, with practical guidance on making 1:1s a real driver of team performance.
Additional Resources
Everything you need to complete the mid-year review process on time.
Employee Guide
ADP Self-Assessment Step-by-Step
The complete written SOP with all questions, screenshots, and submission instructions.
Manager Guide
Manager Evaluation SOP
Step-by-step instructions for completing and submitting manager evaluations in ADP. Coming soon.
Questions
Contact People Operations
Reach Montoya Hill directly at montoya.hill@parcionpw.com for any questions about the process, ADP access, or deadlines.