Beatings Will Continue Until Performance Improves
“Accountability” often means that somebody needs to be fired. The author says a more productive approach in the workplace is to instead celebrate incremental progress.
Discipline
More Firings May Not Lead To Better Results
The author says that making it easier to fire federal employees is an emotionally charged issue that is only one aspect of addressing accountability problems.
Trump Calls for Making it Easier to Fire Federal Employees in SOTU
President Trump called for making it easier to fire federal employees for non-performance in his State of the Union address.
IG Report Says TSA Officials Interfered with Disciplinary Process
An IG report found that TSA senior leaders bypassed the agency’s own disciplinary rules to give favorable treatment to an employee who was slated to be fired.
When is a Law Not a Law?
The author asks when or if it is acceptable to work around federal HR law for convenience because the penalty for violation is excessive.
3 Ideas For Dealing With Problem Employees
Three recent reports raised the issue of dealing with problem employees. The author analyzes the reports and offers three steps he says would also help.
Making Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Would Limit Their Legal Recourse
Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees “at-will.” The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.
Should the Government Fire More People? And How Should They Do It?
Does the federal government fire enough people? The author lists crucial elements he says are necessary in a proper discipline process.
VA Begins Posting Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Employees Online
The VA has announced that it will begin posting data about adverse actions taken against agency employees online in a new effort to hold employees accountable.
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
