Writing Performance Narratives: It’s Time to Do Better
By Barbara Haga, January 11, 2022 For agencies that use a calendar year rating cycle, supervisors are in the throes of trying to put together performance narratives now. For some supervisors, this is the worst part of their responsibilities. Why is that? Sometimes,...C8 Traits Provide a Road Map to Real Leadership Success
By Marcus Hill, January 11, 2022 Editor’s note: Marcus Hill presents FELTG training on leadership, EEO, supervisory challenges, and more. We’re excited to have Marcus contribute to the FELTG Newsletter. If you’re interested in having Marcus conduct training for your...The Good News: Stop Using ‘Can’t Versus Won’t’ and Everyone Will Be Happier (Trust Me)
By Ann Boehm, January 11, 2022 Throughout almost 30 years of working in Federal personnel law, one of the mantras that bothers me the most is the one used by many personnel practitioners to decide whether an employment issue is performance or misconduct: “If the...No, Asymptomatic COVID-19 is NOT a Disability
By Deborah Hopkins, January 11, 2022 Last month, EEOC released updated guidance on whether COVID-19 meets the definition of “disability” under the law. Which raises the question, is a person who has contracted COVID-19 a qualified individual with a disability for the...If the EEOC Orders Training, Who Ya Gonna Call?
By Michael Rhoads, January 11, 2022 No one is perfect, and mistakes are bound to happen over the course of a career. So, what happens when a manager is found to have made a mistake related to an EEO complaint? Occasionally, the EEOC will order training for the...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Discovery is a critical and effective part of any litigation – when conducted properly. Annoying and abusive discovery techniques could have negative consequences, and possibly even lead to sanctions. From disrespect and profanity[...]