Programs are effective for one year.
For new employees, a performance plan should be created within 30 days of the date of employment. Employees who have received promotions, or have been assigned different duties, should have performance plans created or modified as soon as possible after the change of duties. There also should be one on file in the department where the position resides. The PDQ is an important human resources management document. It describes the duties and responsibilities of the position, establishes the essential elements of the position for Americans with Disabilities Act purposes, and is the primary document for determining job classification and, ultimately, compensation.