This information is intended to spark innovative approaches to workforce management that can help us achieve even better outcomes for our products and services. We recognize not every strategy is applicable in all organizations.

Reports

• WA State Workforce Data & Trends website
• WA State Employee Survey website
• HR Management Report
• Recruitment Process Benchmark and Best Practice Study (July 2009) (PDF file)
• Workforce Planning in Tough Times - Perspective in Washington State Government

Employee Performance Planning and Evaluation

• Using Uniform Evaluation Cycles
• Cascading Business Goals
• Using Measures in Performance Plans
• Conducting Interim Reviews
• Improving Performance Evaluations

Employee Development

• Requiring Regular Coaching and Feedback
• Preparing Meaningful Individual Development Plans

Employee Performance Issues

• Addressing Performance Issues
• Managing Attendance Issues

Employee Turnover

If your agency would like to participate in the Washington State General Government exit survey, please contact us at SHRPlanning@ofm.wa.gov

• Designing Exit Interviews
• Exit Interview Template (Word file)
• Sample Exit Interview Letter (Word file)