How much do disciplinary procedures cost the government? The author explores the question. [...]

The author says that federal HR advisors have gotten more cautious in their approach to discipline and often overlook the main focus of solving the problem. [...]

The author says that the recent partial government shutdown may have a positive unintended consequence for federal employees. [...]

The author outlines some of the challenges with EEO cases and his suggestions for improving the process. [...]

The author asks when or if it is acceptable to work around federal HR law for convenience because the penalty for violation is excessive. [...]

Is pay for performance a viable option for the federal workforce? There are efforts to replace the General Schedule, but the author is skeptical it can work. [...]

The author looks at the grievance process in federal HR, its history, effectiveness and current alternatives to settling disputes. [...]

The “Weingarten Right” stems from a Supreme Court decision that forever changed labor relations. The author looks at its history and application to government. [...]

The author poses this question to FedSmith readers: if you currently pay or used to pay dues to a federal employee union, why did you choose to do so? [...]

The author says that the disciplinary process used by human resources offices in government hasn't changed over the last 35 years and that it also doesn't work. He outlines another approach that he says agency human resources officers should instead use that is much more effective in disciplining problem employees. [...]