This thorough but concise handbook offers supervisors and personnel specialists a step-by-step, practical approach to taking adverse and performance-based actions. The governing statutes and regulations are also reproduced. Major topics include the legal framework of adverse actions, jurisdiction, adverse action causes, penalties, proving the case, adverse action procedures, performance based actions, and adverse action appeals. (more details)

Whether handling performance, attendance, or misconduct-related issues, this book offers nuanced strategies, proven tactics, and practical advice for dealing with problem employees. Author Corum traces how to correctly identify then appropriately treat workplace problems caused by troublesome employees. (more details)

Michael Corum, friend of the supervisor, advisor of the agency, has updated and expanded his 2003 classic, Taking Disciplinary Actions. While the title has changed to Disciplining Federal Employees, the substance has not. Supervisors, managers and those that advise them are coached step by step on how to take sustainable disciplinary actions with case examples, but without all the legal jargon. (more details)

Ideal for federal supervisors and managers, and anyone who advises them, this handbook examines employee performance and conduct in terms of government accountability. The author offers indispensable and novel tips on managerial rights and responsibilities, improving performance, disciplining and removing unmanageable employees, and more. (more details)