This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on January 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is the PS Form 5956-MFP?
A: PS Form 5956-MFP is a Probationary Period Report for the Management Foundations Program.
Q: What is the Management Foundations Program?
A: The Management Foundations Program is a training program for USPS employees who are beginning their management careers.
Q: What is the purpose of the Probationary Period Report?
A: The purpose of the Probationary Period Report is to evaluate the performance of an employee during their probationary period in the Management Foundations Program.
Q: How long is the probationary period in the Management Foundations Program?
A: The probationary period in the Management Foundations Program is typically 1 year.
Q: Who completes the Probationary Period Report?
A: The Probationary Period Report is completed by the employee's supervisor or manager.
Q: What information is included in the Probationary Period Report?
A: The Probationary Period Report includes an evaluation of the employee's performance, strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations for further development.
Q: What happens after the Probationary Period Report is completed?
A: After the Probationary Period Report is completed, it is used to determine whether the employee will be retained in the Management Foundations Program or not.
Q: Are there any consequences for not meeting the performance expectations during the probationary period?
A: Yes, if an employee does not meet the performance expectations during the probationary period, they may be removed from the Management Foundations Program.
Q: Is the Probationary Period Report confidential?
A: The Probationary Period Report is generally kept confidential between the employee, supervisor, and relevant management personnel.
Q: Can an employee provide comments or responses to the Probationary Period Report?
A: Yes, employees are usually given the opportunity to provide their comments or responses to the Probationary Period Report.
Form Details:
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