Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.9701.408 Developing performance and addressing poor performance

(1) Provide employees with the proper tools and technology to do the job;  and

(2) Develop employees to enhance their ability to perform.

(1) Consider the range of options available to address the performance deficiency, which include but are not limited to remedial training, an improvement period, a reassignment, an oral warning, a letter of counseling, a written reprimand, and/or an adverse action (as defined in subpart F of this part);  and

(2) Take appropriate action to address the deficiency, taking into account the circumstances, including the nature and gravity of the unacceptable performance and its consequences.