Pay for Performance: A Guide for Federal Managers

This report provides timely advice to federal managers involved in the planning and implementation of pay-for-performance systems. It examines arguments for and against pay for performance, reviews various approaches to pay for performance, and...

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By

Howard Risher

Consultant

HR Solutions 610-354-9871 h.risher@verizon.net

This report provides timely advice to federal managers involved in the planning and implementation of pay-for-performance systems. It examines arguments for and against pay for performance, reviews various approaches to pay for performance, and discusses the challenge of implementing such systems. It also provides a framework for developing and evaluating specific pay-for-performance policies and management practices. A series of recommendations for the future are presented: building support and "ownership" for the policy change, defining goals, preparing and supporting managers in their new role, enhancing employee understanding, assessing performance management system considerations, anticipating problems, and managing incentive bonus awards and non-cash awards. irs, internal revenue serviceHuman Capital Management

 
Pay for Performance