Training, Feedback Issues Also Cited

Agencies also are failing to provide training in the skills needed, with three-fourths saying they had not received training in personnel management areas such as developing performance goals, assigning and reviewing employees’ work, developing employees and dealing with poor performers. Such training even when provided often is relatively brief, a week or less, MSPB said. Similarly, only half said they are satisfied with the information they receive from management regarding what is going on in the organization, and feedback from managers regarding how well they are doing their job is often lacking, with nearly half saying they receive such feedback only quarterly or less often. For a closer look, go to fedweek.com/HotFreeNews in the hot free info section of our website.