Performance Planning, Appraisals, and Awards for Employees
Performance Plan Foundation
Performance Plan Source
Civilian employees are advised of duties and responsibilities of their jobs in their core personnel document, and of their supervisor's performance expectations in performance plans that are developed annually at the start of a performance rating cycle.
Performance Standards
Performance Standards Function
Performance standards prescribe how an employee's accomplishment of a particular element or duty will be measured.
Supervisor Sets Elements
Supervisor Sets Elements
Supervisors set performance elements (duties and tasks) for civilian employees and determine the major/important requirements of the job based on the employee's direct contribution to organization or work unit objectives.
Annual Appraisals
Annual Appraisals
Employees receive annual appraisals on how well they perform their duties.
Appraisal Function
Appraisal Functions
The performance appraisal is the basis for personnel actions to:
- Identify and correct work performance problems
- Recognize and reward quality performance
- Improve productivity
- Grant periodic pay increases
Appraisal Process
Appraisal Process
Supervisors:
- Review employee performance of each element
- Rate the performance against each element's standards
- Render an overall summary rating
Failure Consequences
Unacceptable Appraisal
Employees who fail one or more performance elements are administered an unacceptable appraisal and are given an opportunity to improve.
Performance Awards
Performance Awards Purpose
Supervisors may reward employees to recognize high performance.
Award Types
Performance Award Types
Performance awards include:
- Performance cash
- Time-off
- Quality step increases
Why Awards Matter
Award Functions
These can be used as tools to:
- Motivate civilian employees to perform above an acceptable level
- Compensate them for performing beyond expectations
Effective Management Benefits
Award Program Benefits
Effective management of the performance awards program can help improve productivity and morale in the organization.