This document contains a candidate assessment tool used to evaluate employees. It includes categories to assess an employee's issue resolution, willingness to change, skills/knowledge, and results delivery. Scores are given on a 5-point scale in each category, and a weighted average is calculated to determine the employee's total assessment. Previous performance reviews, if available, are also factored in to the overall assessment. The tool is intended to help evaluate employee performance and determine whether improvement is needed or severance is recommended.

1. Name: Date:
Candidate Assessment Tool
Evaluator’s Name:
Is employee on Performance Improvement Plan? θ θ
Yes No
If Yes, do not complete form; recommend severance.
Issue Resolution Low Med/Low Med/High High Clearly High
1 2 3 4 5
1. Priority Setting θ θ θ θ θ
2. Organizing θ θ θ θ θ
3. Problem Solving θ θ θ θ θ
4. Timely Decision Making θ θ θ θ θ
Total points across category
Willingness to Change
5 Dealing with Ambiguity θ θ θ θ θ
6. Composure θ θ θ θ θ
7. Learning on the Fly θ θ θ θ θ
8. Demonstrates Multiple Versatile Skills θ θ θ θ θ
Total points across category
Skills / Knowledge
9. Functional / Technical Skills θ θ θ θ θ
10. Self-Development θ θ θ θ θ
11. Technical Learning θ θ θ θ θ
Total points across category
Results / Delivery
12. Action Oriented θ θ θ θ θ
13. Works with xpedx’s Best Interest in Mind θ θ θ θ θ
14. Perseverance θ θ θ θ θ
15. Drive for Results θ θ θ θ θ
Total points across category
Rating Scale:
5 Always demonstrates these characteristics 2 Occasionally demonstrates these characteristics Total All Points
4 Usually demonstrates these characteristics 1 Seldom demonstrates these characteristics ÷ 15 =
3 Sometimes demonstrates these characteristics Weighted Average
Box 1
Final Candidate Assessment Evaluation
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2. Previous Performance Reviews
Input rating from performance reviews if available:
Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Meets Expectations or Exceeds Outstanding or
Contributor needs Quality Contributor Expectations Key
Improvement Contributor
1 2 3 4 5
20 θ θ θ θ θ
20 θ θ θ θ θ
200 θ θ θ θ θ
Total from available reviews
÷
Divided by number of available reviews
=
Weighted average of reviews
Box 2
Transfer “Weighted Average” (Box 1) from previous page to Box 3
If no reviews available, use this score for Total Candidate Assessment (Box 6) Box 3
If reviews are available, complete worksheet below:
Box 3 x .40 =
Box 3 Box 4
Box 2 x .60 =
Box 2 Box 5
Total
Box 4 + = Candidate
Box 4 Box 5 Box 6 Assessment
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3. Definition of Performance Dimensions
Issue Resolution
These dimensions reflect the employee’s ability to effectively identify issues, evaluate options for resolution, and act in a manner to resolve problems
Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
Organizing: Uses available resources effectively and efficiently.
Problem Solving: Effectively identifies concerns, involves appropriate resources, outlines options, selects sound business solutions.
Timely Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
Willingness to Change
These dimensions reflect the employee’s ability to manage and adapt to the changes required by a demanding, business environment
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably.
Composure: Can effectively handle stress and is not knocked off balance by the unexpected.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a versatile learner.
Demonstrates Multiple Versatile Skills Demonstrates ability to understand, support, and implement changes in a rapidly changing work environment.
Skills / Knowledge
Responses to this section will reflect the key skills necessary to perform in xpedx’s changing environment
Functional / Technical Skills: Has the functional / technical skills and knowledge to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Self-Development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.
Technical Learning: Can learn new skills and is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
Results Delivery
Reflects the employee’s overall effectiveness in delivery results for xpedx, and our customers
Action Oriented:Enjoys working hard; seizes opportunities and is not fearful of taking action.
Works with xpedx’s best interest Demonstrates xpedx Shared Values; applies decision-making in xpedx’s best interest.
In mind:
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish.
Drive for Results: Consistently meets or exceeds goals; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
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