The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box (Part 3)
Writing and delivering a memo to an employee can be useful. This article outlines what a guidance and direction memo should include.
TSP Stock Investors Have Reason to Cheer March Returns
The S and I funds turned up again in March and these investors have experienced good returns for the past twelve months as well.
From David, To Diane, To Federal Court
Can a transsexual who applies for a federal job claim sex discrimination? The court says the issue is “complex” but refuses to throw out the case so the job applicant can proceed with her case.
10 Ways to Make Federal Unions More Effective (Part 1)
How can federal employee unions improve their success when representing employees? Here are observations and suggestions from an experienced management negotiator.
Let Them Drink Cola!
Appropriated funds cannot be used for buying drinking water for federal employees. Can a federal official be personally liable for buying drinking water for use by employees?
Pay, Performance and Change: Is the Sky Falling on the Federal Civil Service?
Pay for performance may be coming to the rest of government–not just DHS and DoD. The concept scares many readers. What are the options and what will the future hold for employees of the executive branch of government?
The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box: Part 2
Solving common workplace problems requires knowledge, patience and knowing how to use the human resources system effectively. Here are some quick tips for supervisors that may be helpful in solving some of the most nagging problems.
GAO Answers Questions on How to Implement New HR Systems in Defense
The Comptroller General answers questions on what is necessary to implement NSPS in DoD.
Are You Ready for Pay for Performance?
It is tough to argue against pay for performance in theory, it becomes much more difficult to actually implement these systems. Federal agencies will face their share of growing pains in implementing pay for performance.
The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in Your Managerial Toolbox: Part 1
There are no problem employees; only employee problems for which managers must devise workable solutions. Here is one way to resolve common problems in the workplace.
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