Common use of PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK Clause in Contracts

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK. All employees and their managers will participate in the Commission performance management framework. The Commission recognises that employees perform better and more consistently where: employees are comfortable with their role and work environment, and are provided with opportunities for growth; employees are supported to achieve their best; the employer makes reasonable adjustments where needed and appropriate; the manager provides clear direction, and has reasonable expectations for staff with consideration of their position, their strengths and capabilities; comprehensive training is provided in ways that suit diverse learning needs; regular communication and feedback between employees and managers is encouraged and both parties are comfortable contributing to the discussion, and managers are provided with clear guidance and training on issues related to staff management and applying Commission policy. Managing performance is the shared responsibility of an employee and their manager. The Commission’s performance management framework requires employees and their managers to discuss the establishment of expectations regarding performance, behaviour, and professional development. It also provides the basis for addressing performance where it falls below the standard expected. The principles of performance management are: Setting expectations for performance and behaviour. A manager’s expectations must be clear, measurable, and reasonable during the performance cycle. Performance expectations must be appropriate for the classification level and take into account reasonable adjustments. There must be a reasonable basis to expect that a fully effective employee could achieve the required outcomes.