Events

An employee does not follow an order. Seems like an open-and-shut case of insubordination, right? Think again. Was it a refusal or simply a failure to comply? When you charge […]

President Trump's inauguration day Memorandum to agencies was clear: Agency leaders must “require employees to return to work in-person.” In a follow-up memo, the Office of Personnel Management noted that […]

Let’s face it: EEO law can be complex. Not only do you have several different laws and the growing caselaw to keep up with, but many areas, such as contractor […]

The borderline between on-duty and off-duty has become increasingly blurred with the omnipresence of social media and many employees working flexible hours from home. Yet, one thing has remained clear […]

Change happens in the world of Federal employee relations, and it often comes quickly. Those who succeed continuously sharpen their MSPB skills and refresh their knowledge. Those who don’t fall […]

Investigating harassment in your agency can be an intimidating assignment, one that is rife with innuendo, conflicting accounts, and raw emotions. This course provides a successful and effective approach to […]

The administration has highlighted that agencies should swiftly and properly deal with employees who engage in misconduct. In many cases, progressive discipline is a win-win for agencies. It’s a valuable tool to (hopefully) correct an employee’s misconduct. But, if it doesn’t have its intended effect, it gives the agency a solid basis to support a […]

Are you looking for a convenient and engaging way to pick up your mandatory 8 annual refresher training hours? Are you interested in useful, timely, and up-to-date guidance where you can ask your questions, and get answers in real time? As an EEO counselor or investigator, you are required by the EEOC to complete an […]

Some in the incoming administration, including the President, have voiced support for the changing of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. Meanwhile, the drug is legal in 38 states for medicinal purposes, and 24 for recreational purposes. And we continue to receive questions regarding Federal employees and their use, whether recreationally, […]

FELTG’s flagship course UnCivil Servant empowers Federal supervisors and advisers to confidently handle the challenges that come with supervising in the Federal workplace. It shatters misconceptions about performance and misconduct-based actions and […]

Leading people is tough. Conflict happens. But is conflict always a bad thing? This class will explain how to address workplace conflict clearly and directly - without excess emotions. It […]

If only there was a checklist that you could use to determine the correct penalty to address employee misconduct. Oh right, there is: the 12 factors identified in the Merit […]