Silence Is Golden… But Not In Every Case
An MSPB cases illustrates how Fifth Amendment rights can apply (or not) to federal employees.
Author: Robbie Kunreuther
Does the Federal Government Give Out Career Promotions That Aren’t Warranted?
Does performance management reward the best employees, or are promotions just awarded for being in the job?
Rating the Rater
Supervisors have to conduct performance reviews of their employees, but what about reviewing the performance of the supervisors?
Performance Appraisals and the Fog of Jargon
The author explains how an MSPB decision highlights how an agency overcomplicated its performance appraisal system to its own detriment.
Addressing Unacceptable Performance Has Been Made More Difficult
Cases based on unacceptable performance are challenging and relatively rare. They are becoming even more difficult.
Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective
Is there any one “right way” to counsel a misbehaving employee? These are some techniques to help managers with counseling meetings.
A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline
The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.
The Oregon National Guard and AFGE Do Labor Relations Differently
The author describes a different but effective approach that the Oregon National Guard has to labor relations.
Performance-Based Actions: How Much Is Too Much?
In what situations is the disciplinary process the best route to take for employees who aren’t performing?
Discipline, Grievances and the Road Not Often Taken
Mediating grievances can save time, money and resolve problems. Why is it not done more often?
