OPM Director Scott Kupor wrote that the changes are part of how the administration is trying to create high-performing organizations and promote accountability.

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As we settle into the new year, one meeting often weighs heavily on the minds of employees: the performance appraisal review. For some, it’s a time of validation and recognition, while for others, it ...