18-02-2008
Abu Dhabi Police to implement the new Occupational Performance AppraisalSystem (OPAS) electronically
"In view of its keenness to develop the potential and talents of its personnel and its continuous pursuit to introduce electronic services that keep in line with its strategic plan, Abu Dhabi Police has introduced the new Occupational Performance Appraisal system (OPAS) which has been approved by General , His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zaid Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior" Said His Excellency Brig. Mohammed Bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, General Director of The Human Resources.
The implementation of OPAS depends wholly on the objectives established for each employee and on the participation of the employees and their superiors. OPAS focuses on the aspects of excellence, distinction, creativity, leadership as well as training due to its essential and active role in the development of staff performance.
The new system, Brig. Al Awadhi added, has taken into account all aspects of concern about the employees such as social welfare due to its crucial importance in improving performance. He also mentioned that transparency is the most distinctive feature of the system. OPAS is mainly based on the discussion between the employee and his line manager, paying special attention to the provision of supporting evidence for each one of the appraisal criteria especially where the grading is excellent or poor.
Brig. Al Awadhi also highlighted that similar systems are used in most developed countries and organizations that pursue distinction, success and quality performance through focusing on the human element.
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Brig. Al Awadhi also indicated that an integrated plan has been implemented to facilitate the execution of OPAS. A work team from the Performance Appraisal Department has been formed to undertake the implementation of the new system
Therefore a training plan covering all Abu Dhabi Police staff who are eligible for appraisal has commenced. At the same time, a team has also been formed for integrating OPAS with the Human Resources systems within the timeframe.
The system, Brig. Alwadhi added, will have a great impact on the development of all Abu Dhabi Police staf