Division of Human Resources

Sample Letters

Sample letters for Faculty/Staff Salary Increase Program are:

Notification of New Salary Sample Letter

Dear _______________________:

      In recognition of your performance contribution over the past year, your merit increase is _____% which is reflected in your new salary for 2008-2009 of $_________________, or $_________________ per (week, hour or month).

      Thank you for your contribution in meeting the goals of our department and the University of Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,

(Immediate Supervisor)

cc: (Department Head)

Performance Requires Improvement Sample Letter

To: (Staff Member)
From: (Supervisor)
Subject: Performance Requires Improvement
Date:

Your performance over the past year has not consistently met the established requirements of the position and requires improvement in the areas documented as part of the Performance and Staff Development Program.

An action plan for the areas that require improvement was included in your Performance and Development Plan. Time frames for these improvements, as well as expected outcomes will be monitored over the next ________ months.

I expect that your performance will improve over this period and welcome the opportunity to work with you during this time.

APPROVED: Signature of Dean, VP, Head of Unit or Center

cc: Staff & Labor Relations Office
Dean, VP, Head of Unit or Center