Acting on Poor Performance
Both agency leaders and supervisors are responsible for ensuring swift action is taken to address poor performance.
Agencies
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Establish specific procedures and requirements
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Train managers and supervisors on performance management, employee accountability, and labor relations
Supervisors
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Understand the differences between “Performance-Based Reduction in Grade and Removal Actions” and “Adverse Action”
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Determine when most efficient and effective to proceed under Adverse Actions
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Utilize OPM's recommended 3-step process
- Communicate expectations and performance problems
- Provide opportunity to improve
- Take action
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Utilize checklists to effectively track required steps