Reform 1.7: Employee Performance Reviews

Enhance Employee Performance Reviews; Eliminate “Last Hired, First Fired” Policy in Labor Contracts

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As the City of San Diego makes reductions in staffing, it is important that staff retention decisions are made based on performance, not tenure. In some cases, the current policy of “last hired, first fired” allows poorer-performing staff members to “bump” higher performance staff members during downsizing. In addition, a system of full “Employee Performance Management” should be implemented to serve as a basis for all bonuses and promotions. Currently city employees receive “STEP” increases based on longevity, not performance. That must change. Clear performance goals and measures for each city employee should be established – drawn from departmental goals and measures. All rewards – including non-financial rewards such as discretionary leave – should be based strictly on performance. As part of labor negotiations in FY 12 and FY 13 these reforms should be enacted. *Note: Achieving full implementation of this reform may require modification of the City Charter.

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