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Being a federal supervisor is a tough job and getting harder. It can also be rewarding. Their behavior and performance are a major factor in an organization's performance…
An Air Force employee who was fired for giving false information on her background investigation questionnaire contended she had answered correctly as she understood she was only to…
As Agencies prepare to bargain a new labor agreement, careful attention should be paid to the expired or expiring contract.
Being a good supervisor is difficult and can be a thankless job. This is a continuation of the author's article on attributes of a good supervisor based on…
A personnel specialist with 30 years of federal service argued that his long employment history and a recent mid-term evaluation should have been considered in a decision to…
As a management advisor, the author reviews expiring labor agreements to help an agency prepare for a renegotiation. This article is the first of two providing tips on…
What are the most valuable supervisory qualities for a federal supervisor? Here is one list of qualities--most of them learned through the school of hard knocks.
Searching for an angle in his appeal, this former Postal Service employee argued the agency erroneously believed it would not hire an ex-felon. He also argued he should…
When should an employee consider filing an EEO complaint? What steps should an employee take before filing a complaint? What are the considerations in making this decision? In…
Several readers have commented on the lack of a quorum at the Federal Labor Relations Authority with questions regarding whether nominations have been made for the vacant positions.…