6 Oct 14 - Counseling Sessions

Question:  No initial counseling, IDP review or discussion on work duties/responsibilities.  The internal processes are working because of previous agreements between office workers.

Answer:  Supervisors have an inherent responsibility to articulate each employee’s objectives as associated with their position description and requirements within the office environment.  Supervisors are required to provide not only initial and mid-point counseling, but also two additional quarterly counseling sessions to determine progress throughout the performance period.  This is clearly outlined in USAG Policy Letter #23, https://intra.stewart.army.mil/garrison/gc/Documents/USAG%20Policy23%20Performance%20Counseling.pdf.  IDPs are the responsibility of the employee to outline training requirements and opportunities for development with supervisors approving them and making necessary adjustments.  These are also critical talking points during counseling sessions to determine how we are doing as a team in developing our staff. 

In the event these are not being conducted, please feel free to contact your Director, the Deputy Garrison Commander, or myself after consulting your first line supervisor.