Setting performance expectations at the beginning of the year
Performance management involves ongoing feedback between employees and managers throughout the year, and documentation of these discussions minimally at three mandated points in the annual cycle.
The first of these comes at the beginning of the fiscal year, when it is time to discuss performance expectations based on the government and department’s commitments and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) effective behaviours for core competencies.
There is plenty of information available to help you get started, here and on TBS's Performance Management Program website. You can also consult a complete list of topics related to performance management, including ongoing activities.
In addition, take a look at the tools that are offered to assist you with your ongoing performance discussions. The Performance and Talent Management Branch and Regional Coordinators Network (PTMBRCN) continues to take a leadership role on the performance management process, learning activities and timelines specific to branches or regions.
June, 30, 2021 is the target date to complete beginning of year discussions and for 2021-2022 Performance Agreements (PAs) for non-executive employees to be entered in the Public Service Performance Management Application (PSPM App).
Quick references
- 2021-2022 Beginning of Year - Performance Management Checklist
- 2021-2022 Beginning of Year - Performance Management Complete Guide (PPTX Version, 1 KB)
- Form - Performance Agreement (Standard) - 2021-2022 (DOCX, 219 KB)
- Instructions - Performance Agreement (Standard) - 2021-2022 (PDF, 296 KB)
- Quick Reference: One of your employees is leaving your team?
- Performance Agreements and Learning Plans: All Fields are Mandatory at ESDC
Learnings labs
Click the links below, then press F5 to start the voice over slideshow presentations.
Managers
- 2021-2022 Beginning of Year Call Letter (MSG, 178 KB)
- 2021-2022 Corporate Commitments and Measures for ESDC Executives - Coming soon
- Time to Establish Performance Expectations
SMART Work Objectives
Policy on People Management -
The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on People Management came into effect on April 1, 2020. It provides Deputies with foundational support in developing and sustaining a high-performing workforce that ensures good governance and service to Canadians, and an inclusive, safe, barrier-free workplace that embodies public service values including respect for people, respect for democracy, integrity, stewardship and excellence in its actions and decisions.
Directive on Performance Management -
The TBS Directive on Performance Management came into effect on April 1, 2020. It replaces the Directive on Performance Management dated April 1, 2014. It provides direction to heads of human resources and managers on the management of employee performance in the core public administration, including a new approach to Talent Management.
Take the time to become familiar with these two new TBS policy instruments and their associated material.