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.
Author: Joe Swerdzewski
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?
Do You Ever Need to Leave Home Again?
In the information technology era, a person can conduct a full life without ever leaving the house. Is this a good thing?
Who Do You Trust?
Trust between individuals is essential to a productive work environment. These are some barriers to building trust and how to overcome them.
