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.
Employee Relations
The Personal ROI of Happy in Government
Happy employees make for more engaged employees. The author explains how this applies to federal employment.
Are You a Good Bureaucrat, or a Bad Bureaucrat?
The author says that the term “bureaucrat” often carries a negative connotation, but in his experience, he believes this should not be the case.
Giving Thanks for Federal Workers
The author gives thanks to the federal workforce in honor of the work they do.
OPM Wants You to Get a Flu Shot
It’s flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to get flu shots.
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.
Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.
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.
Bipartisan Support for VA Accountability Bill
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.