What are the overall objectives of the Commerce Alternative Personnel System?
The purpose of the Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS) is to strengthen the contribution of human resources management in supporting the missions of specific operating units of the Department. To accomplish this goal, the project introduces certain changes in human resources management systems that include: simplifying the current position classification system for greater flexibility in classifying work and paying employees; establishing a performance management and rewards system designed to improve individual and organizational performance; and an improved recruiting and examining system to attract highly qualified candidates and get new hires on board faster.
