Jan. 28, 2022, is the new deadline to establish FY22 performance plans based on recent USDA direction. This process should be completed using the new ePM.22 system that is accessible by logging into ConnectHR. 

Recorded ePM.22 training videos for supervisors and employees are available on the HRM Performance Management website (internal link). There is also a guide for Establishing Meaningful Performance Plans to help supervisors develop and create performance plans.

A Performance Appraisal Checklist is available for all supervisors/rating officials on the HRM Performance Management website.

What you need to do

Supervisors need to make sure that FY22 performance plans are established in ePM.22 and issued to an employee no later than Jan. 28, 2022.

Help is available

Open an HR Help case:

• Call: 1-877-372-7248, Press 2
• Email: hrm_contact_center@usda.gov
• Self-Service: ConnectHR, then click HR Help
• For detailed instructions, visit the HR Help How-to Add a Case Guide.
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