War and Peace: Should You Discipline or Mediate?
The author considers the potential for using mediation to resolve conduct problems where a collaborative approach may prove more successful than a punitive one.
One Appeal Process Isn’t Enough
Can an employee who decides to file a grievance change her mind and go to the MSPB instead? What if, as the employee claimed, the union misled her when explaining her options?
Sensitivity, Retirement and New Year’s Resolutions
Everyone lives with an accumulation of choices we have made over time. Some readers will retire early; others will never be able to retire.
The Stock Market Went Down–How Come Your TSP Is Up?
All TSP investments had a postive return in 2005.
Picking the Best Appeal Procedure
Can an employee of the judicial branch appeal to the MSPB based on prior service with the executive branch?
News, Gossip, Colorful Commentary and Federal Employment
Combining the power of the internet with computer technology can be seductive. It can also be powerful and can threaten you federal job.
The Federal Employee “Hot Topics” of 2005
Here is a list of the most popular articles among our readers in 2005.
Sweet Tea and Southern Bar-B-Que or California Wine and Sushi?
Who changed the pay tables and how will the changes affect our readers?
“Merry Christmas” is a “Content Violation”
Our readers have differing views about the celebration of Christmas and the role of religion in American life. But one agency says “Merry Christmas” is a “content violation.”
Show Me the Money!
The percentages for the 2006 pay increases in the federal government are out now. But what are the actual dollar amounts of the salaries of some of the higher ranking government officials?
