Advanced MSPB Law: Navigating Complex Issues
Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Want to confidently address the knotty Federal employment law issues that challenge even the […]
Managing and Supporting Employees with Bipolar Disorder
An estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population experiences the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which carries a stigma and corresponding myths and misconceptions. To help employees be successful in the Federal […]
Preventing and Correcting Hostile Work Environment Harassment
A lot of employees think all hostile work environment cases involve sexual harassment. That is not true – a number of other EEO categories may be implicated in allegations of […]
Roller-Coaster Employees: Managing Up-and-down Performance
You put a struggling employee on a Performance Demonstration Period (DP), what some agencies refer to as a PIP, and he does well enough to stay in his position. Then […]
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
This training focuses on one of the most commonly requested accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities – telework. It turns out telework may also be one of the […]
The Union Doesn’t Get to Attend Every Meeting
Why do unions have the right to attend formal discussions? Why did Congress use the word “formal?” What does “formal” mean? Are there other types of meetings the union has […]
Why Supervisors Need to Use the Douglas Factors
If you’re not using the Douglas factor analysis to figure out an appropriate penalty for a misbehaving employee, then you’re doing it wrong. A scan of MSPB cases reveals how regularly Federal […]
Handling Teleworker Performance and Conduct Challenges
Telework isn’t for everyone, and some employees will struggle regardless of whether they’re at home or in an office. Unacceptable performance and misconduct should never be overlooked. This class will […]
Managing a Potentially Suicidal Employee
As suicide rates rise across the country, the impact is being felt in the workplace. Learning how to correctly manage an employee’s suicidal crisis and ideations is increasingly important. Knowing […]
You Want Accountability? Avoid These Too-Common Mistakes
There is one action you can take to boost your agency’s FEVS scores, increase morale, and improve productivity, and it’s this: Do a better job holding employees accountable for performance […]
Conducting Fact-finding Investigations
Most agencies are committed to providing a work environment free of misconduct, including discrimination and harassment. It’s important to investigate misconduct at the earliest possible stage. The goal of this […]
Driving Resilience and Mental Wellbeing in the Federal Workplace
A successful team is one that can handle unexpected and stressful situations. How do you build that kind of resilience among your employees? This class explains the importance of mental […]