DHRM Policy Updates

DHRM Policy Updates

Dear HR Directors,

This message is to inform you that we have updated the following policies: 1.40, Performance Management, 1.60, Standards of Conduct and 4.35, Leave Share.  Please forward this information to your staff.

We have detailed the updates in the attached Summary of Changes documents. However, here are the major updates made in each policy:

• 1.40, Performance Management Summary of Changes
  • Policy now aligns with automated Performance Management System.
  • Changes the number of performance ratings from 3 to 5.
  • Updates the performance cycle to the calendar year, January 1 – December 31.
  • Eliminates the three-month reevaluation phase at the end of the cycle for employees rated as “Unsuccessful” (formerly “Below Contributor”)
  • Formalizes the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process and allows for discipline up to termination at the conclusion of the PIP.