It is important to address any performance concerns with postdoctoral appointees as soon as is practicable through professional and respectful oral communication in partnership with your local HR representative. Conversations about performance concerns should be conducted in-person where possible. Such conversations should also be followed with written communication summarizing the conversation. The Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs or their designee responsible should be contacted prior to the meeting with the postdoc to discuss the matter. It is considered best practice to engage in performance management prior to moving to termination when poor performance is the cause.