How to Write a Robust Critical Element
By William Wiley, February 14, 2018 Few supervisory responsibilities are less clear than how to write a good critical element. Goodness knows it’s not for lack of “guidance.” The performance management world is full of important-sounding words and concepts: maximizing...EEO Contact: No Mind Reading Required
By Meghan Droste, February 14, 2018 The federal sector process is made up of many steps with many deadlines. Complainants must do several things, most of which involve filling out forms, before their cases go to hearing before an EEOC administrative judge. Even one...More on the Dangers of Charging Intent: Threat and Willful Misconduct
By Deborah Hopkins, February 14, 2018 Last month we discussed charges that carry an element of intent. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, check it out here: https://feltg.com/the-dangers-of-charging-intent/. As a reminder, if a charge includes an element of...Surprise: We Start with the Position Description!
By William Wiley, February 14, 2018 When we think about writing a performance plan, we don’t usually start with the employee’s position description. We read goals and objectives passed down to us from higher up, often from people with important ideas and...Tips from the Other Side, Part 2
By Meghan Droste, February 14, 2018 Confession time—I’m a rule lover. Now, I don’t just mean that I follow the rules; I mean that I really like when there are rules, I enjoy reading the rules, and I derive some not insignificant amount of joy from following the...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Whether you’re an HR professional, employee relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge. And chances are, you struggled. We understand. Leave is an entitlement. But[...]