Reprimands are as old as federal HR itself. The author proposes some changes that could bring the disciplinary process into the 21st century. [...]

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? [...]