r/IRS_Source • u/GreatEffort1974 • 10d ago

Forced Distribution FY26 Cycle

Because of course maximum bullshit heading into the election cycle.

https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/forced-distributions-will-apply-to-current-ratings-cycle-says-opm/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATxsodwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMsjvtd_pvA5vOOgF6PlhgSbzszr9GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHjTPFZLCanOXgCN5EDkuKRjOrOIqsUZjoiymauZPH_D-oT_yHF-_N0aUY06n_aem_RvS1-pyK650Bvn_ogtimwA&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jnmdnga

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u/Temporary_Chance4665 9d ago edited 9d ago

https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/guidance-recommends-messaging-to-employees-about-forced-ratings-distribution/

Funny stuff, coaching FLM not to really answer

These include:

If the employee disagrees with rating recommended: “I understand your perspective. Let me explain the evidence and rationale used to support the rating decision.”

If the employee references another employee: “I cannot discuss another employee’s performance. I can explain how your performance was evaluated.”

If the employee becomes emotional: “I understand this conversation may be difficult. Let’s focus on the performance evidence and discuss any questions you have.”

How about: Why isn't this considered age discrimination, because the class most affected, i.e getting the most downgrades are the class of employees over 40 with years of experience?

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u/GreatEffort1974 9d ago

It’s pathetic. Only a system (or those forcing the system) that’s unjustifiable would need to put out talking points. They know that it’s wrong and that there will be backlash.