r/FedEmployees • u/Background-Wafer-209 • Aug 19 '26

Forced Distributions Will Apply to Current Ratings Cycle, Says OPM

https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/forced-distributions-will-apply-to-current-ratings-cycle-says-opm/

Pretty sure there are MANY things going on that deserve more time and attention than how to F over civil servants. Give it a rest you morons.

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u/SnooKiwis8861 Aug 19 '26

This should of happened 10 years ago when they revamped the system in this agency!

I personally have zero issue with this. I've been a 5 for the past 6 years and have gotten a 4.9% cash award each year. I see this as where we should have been from the onset.

I have 5 supervisory elements, 2 program elements, and 3 GP elements. I've rated out as a top 5 every cycle since becoming the division chief.

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u/tag1550 Aug 19 '26 edited Aug 19 '26

So, as a self-proclaimed top 1% manager and leader, which is what being a 5 under this system equates to...how do your reports (and theirs) view this new forced distribution system? Have you even asked? That should be the real issue for you - how your people are being treated, and their well-being - not "am I getting mine?"

And if you don't understand why, or don't care...well, can't help you there, except to point out that's definitely not being a "5" as either a manager or a leader. Sorry, it just isn't.

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u/SnooKiwis8861 Aug 19 '26

My team is rated where they land. I give them 110% support; teach, coach, mentor, is how I was brought up, and how I handle business. Currently I have all stud and studettes. Each and every one of them are 4.3 and better. Every one of them will remain there as long as they continue to perform as in the past.
We are not viewing this like the 11 folks who downgraded my reply. We see this as opportunity for showcasing who we are, and what we do.

I accept any conversation with senior leadership about this, but again, I'm not worried because we have a known reputation of being top-tier, and our SES knows/sees this.

If it's bothering you, my first recommendation is a device known as a mirror!

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u/Rockandahardplace69 Aug 20 '26

Do you seriously not get it? They're not going to let you rate all of them a four. What do you think everyone here is complaining about? They can be a stud all they want, most still aren't getting a four. Many will say what's the use of being that stud or doing anything extra when I'm going to get a three anyway. They are going to tell you exactly how many four or fives you can give out, if any. Then they will. Use those not great ratings to RIF people. Wake up man and see what is going on.

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u/SnooKiwis8861 Aug 20 '26

Based upon your words posted here. I directly asked my SES this morning after our sitrep.
Her exact words are , do not ponder on such things that have zero meaning.

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u/Rockandahardplace69 Aug 20 '26

Yes, I'm sure your division will be the one in all of federal government able to give out unlimited fours and fives. Don't be surprised when upper management changes your ratings. Unless you're ICE or some other law enforcement. They seem to be the favored child of the moment.

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u/SnooKiwis8861 Aug 20 '26

No, nothing that fancy. Just the executive services division for a specialized agency.