Here’s what you need to know about the Department of Defense’s New Performance Appraisal System.
What is the Goal of New Beginnings?
The main objective of New Beginnings is to develop and maintain a results-oriented performance culture that ties individual performance to organizational goals. The performance and appraisal system emphasizes employee and supervisor interaction. It calls for employees to get more communication and feedback over course of the year. The goal is admirable, but implementation is key.
What’s the difference between the current system and New Beginnings?
There are currently a multitude of appraisal systems throughout the Department of Defense. Generally, they are a pass/fail or a 5-tiered system.
New Beginnings relies on a 3-tiered evaluation system:
- (1) Unsuccessful;
- (3) Fully Successful;
- (5) Outstanding.
All employees must have written performance plans, developed jointly with their supervisors, that detail the critical elements of their job and set goals for the year ahead. Performance goals will be established using the SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely.
Visit the AFGE 1658 New Beginnings page for more information!
Visit the AFGE 1658 New Beginnings page for more information!
