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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.

A Supervisor's Checklist for Preparing for Employee Performance Reviews (5/2010)

Provides a checklist for supervisors to use when preparing for employee performance reviews.

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.

Dealing With the Marginal Performer (6/99)

Reviews the reasons it's important to address marginal performance and provides tips for supervisors who want to help marginal performers improve.

Reporting Rating of Record Data to OPM (6/98)

Explains the current reporting requirements for rating of record data.

A Supervisor's Checklist for Preparing for Employee Performance Reviews (5/2010)

Provides a checklist for supervisors to use when preparing for employee performance reviews.

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.

Group Performance in Appraisals (6/94)

Describes agency performance management programs that emphasize group performance measures.

Multi-Rater Appraisal (10/95)

Provides insight into a team-based structure for employee appraisal systems.

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.

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.