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.
Robbie Kunreuther
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?
Probation in the Time of Pandemic
The author says that during the time of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, effective use of the probationary period is more important than ever.
Reprimands in the 21st Century
Reprimands are as old as federal HR itself. The author proposes some changes that could bring the disciplinary process into the 21st century.
Show Me the Money
How much do disciplinary procedures cost the government? The author explores the question.
