In last week’s blog post on the challenges of annual performance appraisal data, we pointed out that annual performance appraisal does not facilitate candid discussions about improving upon skillsets. This hurts employee development and succession planning activities. This week, we …

The Annual Performance Review vs. the Competency Assessment Read more »

In the hustle and bustle of working life, the employee performance appraisal offers a chance for managers and their employees to take time for one-on-one discussions of issues that might not otherwise be addressed. When conducted properly, they offer a …

Performance Appraisal Data is Complicated. Here’s Why. Read more »

Very often, the discussions around government performance management (PM) programs focus on the annual performance appraisal. Discussions with senior HR leaders or agency PM SOPs usually focus on how to cascade organizational goals into performance elements, how to rate elements accrurately, etc. …

4 Reasons Why Giving and Receiving Performance Feedback is Important Read more »

Performance management programs can provide considerable benefits to government organizations; help them align and track measurable goals, create ongoing feedback loops for coaching, and boost engagement through recognition. However, poorly implemented performance management programs can lead to detrimental organizational outcomes. …

7 Risks of Poorly Implemented Performance Management Programs Read more »

For all government agencies, the role of human resources is paramount to compliance with federal regulations. It’s just as important, however, to ensure that the agency is achieving its mission and running as efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, many federal HR …

The Top 5 Advantages of an Effective Performance Management Program Read more »

Building a workforce, ensuring effective leadership, managing critical skill gaps and managing employee performance are among the central challenges confronting federal agencies today. Key to these Human Resources responsibilities is performance management. Whether you’re new to performance management or simply …

New to Performance Management? Here are the Top Four Best Practices You Need to Know Read more »

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 16, 2016 – Economic Systems Inc. (EconSys), a federal human resources (HR) software provider, is pleased to announce that the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has selected the EconSys’ FedHR Navigator for its Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) …

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Selects EconSys’ FedHR Navigator HR Enterprise Solution Read more »