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Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherUpdated: June 9, 2022 11:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMarch 1, 2022 7:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.

Guidelines for Conducting Investigative Interviews

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOctober 18, 2021 3:00 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Conducting interviews with employees is often part of a job role. These are some guidelines for conducting good interviews.

OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 1, 2021 12:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.

Federal Employees Who Lie About Their Vaccination Status Could Be Fired or Imprisoned

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 6, 2021 3:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New guidance on COVID safety protocols for federal employees contains a warning for anyone who might be tempted to lie about his or her vaccination status.

Federal Employees Who Refuse COVID Testing Could Face Discipline

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 4, 2021 2:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees who refuse COVID testing under recently issued policies could be subject to disciplinary action.

How to Contest Major Disciplinary Actions

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.July 16, 2021 2:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What are federal employees’ options for contesting major disciplinary actions?

Performance-Based Actions: How Much Is Too Much?

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJuly 6, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

In what situations is the disciplinary process the best route to take for employees who aren’t performing?

WGI: An Automatic Pay Raise for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 18, 2021 9:12 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Only about 1 for every 1,000 federal employees is denied a within-grade increase (WGI) pay raise. Here is why.

Discipline, Grievances and the Road Not Often Taken

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMarch 30, 2021 2:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Mediating grievances can save time, money and resolve problems. Why is it not done more often?

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