Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $40,000 for a performance management system.
Performance management is the ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization. Successful performance management ensures that goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner.
The current Performance Excellence Program (PEP) system was created by the City of Columbus Department of Technology in 2005. When PEP was instituted for Management Compensation Plan and Health Administration Compensation Plan employees in 2006, the system was a welcome improvement on performance management.
Nearly 10 years later, the need for improved and more user-friendly software is evident. Today's performance management software packages include real-time updates, email communications for approvals and supervisor reminders, and a broader functionality that touches on career, workforce, and succession planning.
A new performance management system will:
· Improve supervisor accountability
· Permit consideration for merit pay
· Reduce redundant approval processes
· Improve statistical analysis of employee performance
· Identify trends in employee performance
· Increase transparency of the evaluation process
· Increase opportunities for employee professional development
The Department of Human Resources initiated a Request for Proposal in June 2014 (formal bid SA005476). Bids were opened July 2, 2014. Seven bids were received. A committee representing Columbus Public Health, the Department of Public Utilities, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Public Service, and the Department of Human Resources evaluated the proposals. The committee recommended a contract should be awarded to Halogen Software, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT: Cash is available in the 2014 Cap...
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