What’s the Status of Your Labor Relations?
The new administration has brought about significant federal labor relations changes. How will agency bargaining agreements be impacted?
Joe Swerdzewski
Why a Federal Employee Union Lost its Collective Bargaining Rights in South Korea: Mayonnaise
Rationing the sale of mayonnaise in South Korea was a factor in a federal union losing representation rights
Handshake Agreements in the Workplace
Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.
My Kingdom for a Window
Who gets the window in an office? Whether employees work near windows is often the subject of negotiations and can also have an impact on employees’ health.
Federal Employees as Pawns in the Political System
The author says that federal employees are often pawns in our political system which gives them a unique job challenge.
Effective Approaches to Problem-Solving
Effective supervision involves joint problem solving to engage employees. These are some steps to collaborative problem solving.
How to Respond to Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims
How should supervisors respond when receiving a claim of sexual harassment? These are some suggestions.
Guidelines for Conducting Investigative Interviews
Conducting interviews with employees is often part of a job role. These are some guidelines for conducting good interviews.
11 Things Supervisors Should Not Do
These are some actions and behaviors that the author says are critical for supervisors to avoid.
Are Unions Relevant in the Age of Telework?
Could telework be the death of unions in the federal government?
