GSA Associate (Employee) Performance Recognition System (APRS)

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION        
               Washington, DC  20405

HRM 9451.2
December 20, 2017

GSA ORDER

SUBJECT:  HRM 9451.2 GSA Associate Employee Performance Recognition System (APRS) Policy  

1.  Purpose.  This Order issues and transmits the Associate (Employee) Performance Recognition System (APRS).  This Order provides (1) policy guidance and procedures for linking recognition with employee appraisals, (2) guidance on recognizing employees for achievement of organizational goals and measures; and (3) other types of monetary, non-monetary and time-off awards.  

2.  Background.  This revision brings GSA policy up to date with pertinent changes in laws and Government wide regulations, approved business practices and enhances the use of various forms of recognition for both individual and organizational performance excellence.