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• AFM Performance Recognition Policy
  
  
• HRD Policy on Changing Original Awards Submissions
  
  
• REE Annual Performance Cycle Chart
  
  
• Agency Performance Appraisal Policies and Procedures
  
  
• Agency Annual Performance Rating Cycle Instruction Memos
  
  
• Alignment of Performance Plans to Organizational Goals - Phase 2 Guidance
  
  
• ARS Revised Supervisory Performance Element FY12
  
  
• Memo: New Performance Requirements for Supervisory Employees (Supervision and Leadership Performance Element/Standard and Customer Perspective)
• Memo: USDA Diversity Recruitment Roadmap
  
  
• Checklist for Preparing Performance Plans:
  
  
  • ARS Checklist
  • ERS Checklist
  • NASS Checklist
  • NIFA Checklist
    
    
• NOW AVAILABLE for on-line viewing...FSIS Video "Great Reviews - How to Conduct Effective Mid-Year Reviews" - This video provides excellent guidance and tips on how to give performance feedback at any time!

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• Mid-Year Review Guidance
  
  
  • Preparing for Your Mid-Year Review
  • Feedback is Critical in Improving Performance
    

• Performance Plan and Appraisal Worksheets for Standard Position Descriptions
  
  
• Performance Management - Powerpoint Presentations
  
  
  • Writing Performance Elements and Standards Presentation
  • Performance Management Training for Supervisors
  • Performance Management Training for Non-Supervisors
  • Writing Accomplishment Report Training
    
    
• Performance Appraisal Forms (available through e-Forms)
  
  
• Supervisor's Tips for Effective Performance Appraisals
  
  
• ARS Peer-Review (OSQR) Objectives [.PDF format]
  
  
• REE Administrative Grievance Procedures
  
  
• Employee Responsibilities and Conduct, DR 4070-735-001
  
  
• OPM's website on Performance Management
  
  
• OPM Performance Appraisal Assessment Tool
  
  
• HRD Staff Points of Contact

Performance and Awards Mailbox -  If you have a question or an issue regarding performance management or employee recognition, we now have a faster, more efficient way for you to get your questions answered or your issues resolved.  If you are not the phone type, but you love emailing instead then we have the perfect solution for you. The Peformance and Awards Staff has a performance management and employee recognition mailbox. The email address is Performance@ars.usda.gov. The staff will be checking the mailbox regularly to answer questions, comments, or issues. We look forward to hearing from you.

Last Updated: 03/27/2012