373 Performance Evaluation Systems

ELM 55 - Employee and Labor Relations Manual - Contents 373 Performance Evaluation Systems 373.1 Formal Evaluation Postal Service Headquarters prescribes formal evaluation systems for a variety of purposes...." /> ELM 55 - Employee and Labor Relations Manual - Contents 373 Performance Evaluation Systems 373.1 Formal Evaluation Postal Service Headquarters prescribes formal evaluation systems for a variety of purposes...." />

373 Performance Evaluation Systems

373.1 Formal Evaluation

Postal Service Headquarters prescribes formal evaluation systems for a variety of purposes. A formal evaluation consists of defined standards of performance, instructions for establishing a measure of where an employee fits within the standards, and a form to record information.

373.2 Informal Evaluation

Informal evaluation is based on the supervisor’s day–to–day observations and is characterized by the absence of forms and instructions. The supervisor should make use of available human resources and give personal encouragement and guidance as a part of his or her daily practice. These practices must be part of a continuous formal and informal process.