Most Federal employees work hard, and their performance is considered good or even exceptional.
However, at times Federal supervisors are faced with employees whose performance is not acceptable. The purpose of this resource center is to help you address and resolve poor performance. This guidance should be used in concert with the technical advice you receive from your agency s human resources staff. You should also be aware that most agencies have specific procedures and requirements that must be followed, whether they are part of a negotiated bargaining agreement or other internal agency regulation. Dealing with performance problems is a real challenge for any supervisor.