Policy think tank: Security clearance process is dated, continuous evaluation needed

Vetting security clearance holders on an ongoing basis could save the federal government billions of dollars over the next two decades if they enrolled more security clearance holders into a continuous evaluation program, a new study finds. View More

Agencies encouraged to review, update employee awards plans

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management have released new guidance on how agencies should reward high performing employees. View More

What kind of requirements can performance standards set?Apr 06, 2014

Employee performance standards must be precise enough to invoke a general agreement regarding their meaning, and must provide a firm benchmark toward which employees can aim their performance. The degree of objectivity and specificity required in performance standards varies with the position. View More

What’s the difference between discipline for poor performance and discipline for misconduct?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, misconduct is the failure to follow a workplace rule (for example, tardiness and absenteeism) and poor performance is the failure of an employee to do his or her job at an acceptable level. View More

Do I get a say in the standards used to evaluate my performance?Oct 05, 2016

Can an agency pay the costs to earn an academic degree?Apr 06, 2014

What are the different types of promotions?Apr 06, 2014

What’s the difference between discipline for poor performance and discipline for misconduct?Apr 06, 2014

What’s a “career ladder” promotion?Apr 06, 2014

What can an agency order based on a poor performance appraisal?Apr 06, 2014

What can I do to challenge a disciplinary action?Apr 06, 2014

What types of disciplinary actions can be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board?Jul 25, 2017

What kind of programs do agencies have to prepare employees to advance to the executive ranks?Apr 06, 2014

What are “executive core qualifications?”Apr 06, 2014

Can I appeal a personnel action against me based on a performance evaluation?Apr 06, 2014

Can I appeal even if I resign or retire because of actions the agency was taking or attempting to take against me?Apr 06, 2014

Can I challenge my agency’s decision not to grant a security clearance or to not renew one already in place?Apr 06, 2014

What are the 3Rs?Apr 06, 2014

Do 3Rs incentives come with any strings attached?Apr 06, 2014