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Performance Ratings Overhaul: OPM Proposal Could Reshape Federal Employees’ Evaluations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2026 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has proposed major changes to its performance management system. It could curb ratings, allow rating distributions, and make it easier to address poor performance.

Bad Bosses Get Lied to More

By Bill VelbeckFeb 11, 2026 8:55 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Research shows employees lie to avoid bad bosses. Learn why this happens and tips on how to prevent it.

Regaining Lost Trust in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAug 14, 2025 2:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Trust takes years to build, seconds to lose, and effort to regain. Forget, forgive, fix, and show appreciation to rebuild relationships effectively.

The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Ugly

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJul 29, 2025 1:35 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Trust issues at work impact productivity. Open dialogue, sincere apologies, and joint solutions help rebuild damaged relationships.

How to Determine What is the Truth in a Post-Truth World

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 26, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Credibility is key to discerning truth. Trust, consistency, and evidence matter more than gut feelings in a post-truth world.

Ending Performance Rating Inflation: OPM’s Strategy for Fair Evaluations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 17, 2025 4:27 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2025 8:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is instituting new performance and accountability standards as part of a significant overhaul to federal employee performance management.

Three Reasons for Leaders to Celebrate Financial Wellness Throughout the Year

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterSep 8, 2023 11:55 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Performance typically suffers among employees in financial distress. These are some ways supervisors can help.

Do You Trust Your Boss?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJul 11, 2023 2:48 PM | Updated: May 26, 2025 4:53 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

How important is trust between employees and their supervisors in the workplace, and how can it be achieved?

Federal Leaders Handling the Positive and the Negative with Equal Ineptitude

FedSmith.com author Brian CanningBy Brian CanningMay 30, 2023 2:00 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Federal employees in leadership roles often fail to handle positive and negative interactions well with their staff members. This can lead to problems.

Rating the Rater

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMay 22, 2023 7:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Supervisors have to conduct performance reviews of their employees, but what about reviewing the performance of the supervisors?

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