Model Rules of Professional Conduct


Book Description

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.




Merit Systems Protection Board


Book Description

Examines certain aspects of the Merit Systems Protection Board's (MSPB) performance, management, and operations in light of the critical role it plays as a protector of the federal merit employment system. Assesses whether the MSPB through its appeals process, is accomplishing its statutory mission to protect federal employees against prohibited personnel practices and abusive personnel decisions, and whether MSPB is abiding by its own guidelines in determining these cases in a fair and timely manner. Charts and tables.




A Guide to Merit Systems Protection Board Law and Practice


Book Description

This Guide has been used around the world by federal agencies, labor unions, attorneys, arbitrators, and adjudicators for research, quidance, and training. The text analyzes thousands of published decisions of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. It is updated annually.




Call to Action


Book Description

Examines the effectiveness of Fed. first-level supervisors and how well agencies select, develop, and manage them. First-line supervisors, as the nexus between gov¿t. policy and action, are critical to productivity, employee engagement, and workplace fairness. Supervisory positions -- even at the first level -- have distinctive responsibilities and skill requirements. Therefore, it is essential that agencies have valid selection criteria and processes, comprehensive training programs, good communication and support networks, and sound accountability mechanisms for their first-level supervisors. In addition, this report recommends specific measures to improve supervisors management and performance. Charts and tables.













Managing for Engagement -- Communication, Connection, and Courage


Book Description

Focuses on how leaders can drive employee engagement and increase high performance mgmt.; i.e., the actions leaders from first-line supervisors to exec. can take to facilitate the motivation and commitment of their employees. The effort leaders invest in managing their workforce pays off in substantially higher levels of employee engagement and performance. The recommendations it offers for increasing both engagement and performance can be characterized in three words: communication, connection, and courage. These are the foundation of performance mgmt. -- communicating openly and honestly with employees, connecting with them as people to build good working relationships, and demonstrating the courage to address and resolve problems. Illus.