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Michael Corum

Michael Corum is one of America's top authorities on dealing with problem employees in the federal civil service. He is the leading author of books for federal supervisors and personnel specialists, and he puts on highly acclaimed seminars for federal agencies on discipline, handling problem employees, EEO, and performance management.

In his spare time, he's a volunteer medic and swiftwater rescue technician with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue.

If you're interested in his seminars, you can check out his website at www.fedtraining.com or you can call him up in the Sierras at (530) 676-0760 to talk about books, problem employees, search and rescue, or anything else you want free advice about, except how to raise a teenage daughter.

Adverse Actions Adverse Actions:
A Guide for Federal Managers and Personnel Specialists

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 3rd/2009

Intended for managers and personnel specialists, this entirely updated handbook simplifies Adverse Actions with a step-by-step approach to misconduct, performance-based actions, procedures, jurisdiction, penalties, appeals and more. (more details)



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Settling Disputes, 2009Settling Disputes: The Federal Supervisor's Guide to Resolving Complaints, Appeals, and Grievances
By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2009

Learn tried and true and creative solutions to resolving employee grievances, appeals and complaints. (more details)



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EEO and the Federal Supervisor EEO and the Federal Supervisor
By: Corum
Price: ($55)

Edition/Year: 1st/2009

The author guides federal supervisors through the intricacies of discrimination law and demystifies the potential impact of EEO laws on personnel management decisions. (more details)



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Managing Employees Time Managing Employees Time:
A Federal Supervisor's Guide to Work Schedules, Leave, Attendance, and Overtime Administration

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 3rd/2008

Relatable and practical, personnel veteran Michael Corum assists federal managers looking to optimize their employees’ time at work with proven practices and inspired coaching. With thorough explanations of supervisors’ rights and responsibilities, this text examines topics including time administration, sick and vacation leave, attendance and tardiness, overtime, and alternate work schedules. (more details)




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Management of Problem Employees Management of Problem Employees:
Identification, Tools, Legalities, Strategies, and Tricks for the Government Supervisor

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2007

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)



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Supervising Federal Employees Supervising Federal Employees:
A Guide for Supervisors New to Federal Service

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2006

This manual offers an unparalleled look at the unique requirements and responsibilities of federal managers. With a succinct yet thorough overview of the civil service, and an in-depth examination of all aspects of the personnel management system, this guide offers vital information to all supervisors new to the federal civil service. (more details)



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Labor Relations for Supervisors and Managers Labor Relations for Supervisors and Managers:
The Federal Managers' Guide to Supervising Unionized Employees

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2006

This guide offers advice and perspective on the unique challenges that face federal managers of unionized workplaces. Key points include a thorough examination of federal labor relations history, structure, and management, as well as practical advice about agreements, applying requirements to managerial choices. (more details)



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The First Four Weeks The First Four Weeks:
A Guide for the New Federal Supervisor

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2005

The author offers new managers guidance on how to “start off on the right foot” while still achieving their goals during the crucial first few weeks of their tenure. (more details)



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Stopping Workplace ViolenceStopping Workplace Violence:
A Federal Supervisor's Guide

By: Corum
Price: ($30)
Edition/Year: 1st/2004

Ideal for any federal supervisor, this title offers advice, tips, and steps to preventing workplace violence, protecting employees and clients, and enforcing necessary standards to ensure safety in the workplace. Issues covered range from pre-employment screening to avoid hiring violent employees to disciplinary measures to pursue when violence occurrs. (more details)



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Managing Employee Performance Managing Employee Performance:
A Federal Supervisor's Guide to Getting Top Performance from Employees

By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2004

A leading authority on managing federal employees, the author offers detailed, practical, and effective strategies for managing employee performance. (more details)



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Taking Disciplinary Actions Taking Disciplinary Actions:
A Federal Supervisor's Guide to Corrective Discipline

By: Corum
Price: ($40)
Edition/Year: 3rd/2003

An all-encompassing guide for supervisors and managers, this work examines all aspects of disciplinary actions and offers advice and tips for handling warnings to removal. (more details)



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Defending Your Case, 2003Defending Your Case:
A Federal Manager's Guide to Testifying Before Third Parties

By: Corum
Price: ($40)
Edition/Year: 1st/2003

This concise yet thorough handbook coaches managers, supervisors, and agency officials on how to prepare for and effectively testify in defense of their case before the MSPB, EEOC, in arbitration and other adjudicatory proceedings. (more details)



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EEO Counselors' and Investigators' ManualEEO Counselors' and Investigators' Manual
By: Hadley, Corum, & Laws
Price: ($40)
Edition/Year: 1st/2001

A comprehensive, easy to follow, and insightful guide to counseling and investigating EEO complaints. This manual explores the essentials of the EEO complaint process and explains EEO counselor’s and investigator’s roles in assembling information and interacting with complainants, witnesses, and managers. (more details)



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Hiring for SuccessHiring for Success:
A Federal Manager's Guide to Staffing

By: Corum & Loufakis
Price: ($30)
Edition/Year: 1st/2000

Learn how to find and hire top performers. This step-by-step guide covers all aspects of hiring, including defining job specifications, recruiting methods, diversity considerations, evaluating applications and applicants, interviewing, and managerial responsibilities. (more details)



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Combating Sexual Harassment Combating Sexual Harassment:
Disciplining the Sexual Harasser

By: Corum
Price: ($30)
Edition/Year: 1st/1993

This brief handbook examines the legal processes and procedures supervisors, managers, EEO staff, and personnel departments must follow to combat sexual harassment in the federal workplace. (more details)



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A Federal EEO Counselor's ManualA Federal EEO Counselor's Manual
By: Corum
Price: ($30)
Edition/Year: 1st/1993

This practical, how-to handbook traces the EEO counselor’s responsibilities in the case process step-by-step. Especially important for new counselors, this text offers a clear explanation of counselor’s role in assembling information and interacting with the complainant and managers. (more details)



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Disciplining Federal Employees
By: Corum
Price: ($55)
Edition/Year: 1st/2010
Expected Availability: Summer 2010

Michael Corum has updated and expanded his 2003 classic, Taking Disciplinary Actions with this new handbook. (more details)



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