U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

The Policy Perspective on Pass/Fail Assessment(3/96)

Provides a summary of legislative, regulatory, and Governmentwide policies that relate to Pass/Fail Assessment.

360-Degree Assessment: An Overview(9/97)

An overview of the use of 360-degree feedback. Includes discussion on sources of input, privacy issues, questions, and answers.

Crediting Performance for Reduction in Force(2/98)

Explains the requirements and explores flexibilities for assigning retention credit for performance in a reduction in force.

Improving CPDF's Rating of Record Data(8/99)

Presents the rating patterns available to agencies and describes new edits OPM is implementing to improve the accuracy of the CPDF database.

Internet-Based Performance Management(2/99)

Describes two agencies' success in using the Internet to post information on their award and performance appraisal programs, and gives examples of the type of information they included.

Using Electronic Signatures in Performance Appraisal Programs(2/99)

Describes OPM's electronic signature requirements for automated performance appraisals.

Balancing Individual and Team Measures(6/99)

The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Mo., shares its experience with moving to a new performance management program designed to strike a balance between appraising individual and team performance.

Multi-Rater Appraisal: Confidentiality and Personal Privacy(8/98)

Explains the impact of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act on 360-degree assessments.