More changes for federal employees are expected to continue in 2026, according to goals the Trump administration laid out in the President’s Management Agenda.

The Office of Personnel Management has just issued detailed new requirements for agency performance management systems, and while I will take issue with some of the details on technical and policy ...

Management consulting firm McKinsey argues, “Effective performance management systems [are] designed to help people get better in their work, and they offer clarity in career development and ...

U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter said the government failed to sufficiently justify the change in FEMA's Emergency Management ...

This commentary is authored by Kshemendra Paul in his personal capacity. The views and opinions expressed are his and not those of the U.S. Government or any of its agencies Most agencies don’t use ...

With a judge’s assent, the Trump administration moved to take next steps in the program and close it to new entrants. By Chris Cameron Karoun Demirjian and Madeleine Ngo The Trump administration moved ...

A typical performance management program measures key performance indicators (KPIs), conducts reviews and recognizes accomplishments. It aims to align individuals’ and teams’ work with the ...

Human resources leaders have been trying to design the best performance management program for decades. But it's been impossible to achieve because they often assume uniform needs where there is ...

With about 16 months left in office, the Bush administration is not giving up on pay for performance. And federal unions and many employees are not giving in to the administration. Union opposition ...

Creating an effective performance management program is a key component in helping support, develop, and retain our talented employees. The final performance evaluation meeting is an opportunity for ...