Inspector General Corner: Leadership and Oversight Go Hand in Hand
By Scott Boehm, January 11, 2021 We all need oversight. Although sometimes we may not want it. During our childhoods, we had oversight from parents, teachers, coaches, relatives and mentors. It wasn’t always pleasant, but think of where you might be today if you...EEOC Measures Impact of COVID-19 on Complainant’s Missed Deadlines
By Meghan Droste, January 11, 2021 Happy New Year, FELTG readers! Congratulations, we all made it — we survived and it’s no longer 2020. It’s a great feeling. And yet, I can’t help but acknowledge the clouds that still linger. We’ve started new calendars and...Bob Woods Explains Types of Political Appointees, Offers Advice
By Dan Gephart, January 11, 2021 For far too long, the American public has taken for granted the peaceful transfer of power. As a new Administration prepares to take office a week from today, all eyes, even more so than usual, will be on the outgoing and incoming...The Good News: 30-day Demonstration Periods – ‘Just Do It’
By Ann Boehm, January 11, 2021 I’m not quite sure why the 1980s Nike “Just Do It” slogan came to my mind as a title for an article about using a 30-day demonstration period (also known as a PIP, ODAP, NODAP, DOP, etc.) to handle a poor performer. Perhaps it’s...Requiring Vaccinations? Follow EEOC Steps to Avoid Discrimination
By Frank Ferreri, January 11, 2021 Notable federal employees — like the National Institute of Health’s Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins – have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, signaling the start of another “new normal” sure to define 2021:...Upcoming Events
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