Is It Probation If No One Gets Fired?
The author says that he doesn’t believe that wholesale firings would be a good solution to the government’s personnel problems.
Management
12 Thoughts Regarding Incompetent Federal Employees
While it would be nice if federal employees always work in jobs suited to their talents, the author shares wisdom for the situations when this doesn’t happen.
Location, Location, Location
The author says that documentation of employee actions and discussions is critical for managers, especially in situations involving discipline or removal.
When Mediocre is Good Enough
What is the result of achieving a “Minimally Acceptable” performance rating?
What I Have Learned About Supervision – Mostly The Hard Way
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.
