DOD civilians could soon see more opportunities for cash awards, other performance incentives

DOD civilians could soon see more opportunities for cash awards, other performance incentives

New guidance issued Tuesday by Pentagon leadership is intended to spur Defense Department components to expand the use of civilian workforce incentives and awards for high performers and personnel with in-demand skill sets. In a memo to top DOD officials, Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata issued instructions for retaining and rewarding “top talent.” “Effective immediately, the Secretaries of the Military Departme…