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Favoritism and Cronyism in the Workplace March 20, 2019

Federal Employment and Playing Favorites Favoritism and cronyism are two unfortunate aspects of federal employment that cannot be denied. The saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” appears to ring true, even in government workplaces. Favoritism, favoring a person ...

Favoritism and Cronyism in the Workplace March 20, 2019
Federal Employment and Playing Favorites Favoritism and cronyism are two unfortunate aspects of federal employment that cannot be denied. The saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” appears ...
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Defending Federal Employees from Disciplinary Action March 19, 2019
Disciplinary action is meant to keep workplaces safe; unfortunately, some employers use disciplinary actions to get rid of people they label as “problematic.” Due to the discrepancy in power between ...
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Federal Employees & Your Right to Privacy March 5, 2019
Was Your Privacy Violated While at Work? As a federal or state employee, your privacy is just as important as with any other career and is protected by the Constitution just as with common workplace ...
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What Should I Avoid Talking About at My Federal Workplace? February 12, 2019
Topics of Discussion and Their Legalities Common topics of concern are religion, sexual orientation, wages, or political stance. Each one is unique is its limitations and protection regarding ...
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“Me Too” Complaints and the Federal Employment System February 1, 2019
Federal Employment Managers Should Follow Strict Guidelines In the wake of the “Me Too” movement’s initial explosion, employees can only hope that management and employers stop discrimination and ...
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What to Know About Federal Disability Retirement January 14, 2019
Federal Employment Advantages Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit advantage that many federal employees do not consider at the time of hiring. One of the greatest advantages of the FERS system ...
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