Managing Employee Performance and Conduct
Classroom, Virtual
Who Should Attend
This course is designed to equip new and aspiring federal supervisors with the skills they need to effectively manage employee performance and the work environment. You will learn about key responsibilities that federal supervisors have in the areas of conducting performance appraisals (including assisting employees with unacceptable performance), mentoring, EEO, employee and labor relations, leave, and pay regulations. The course design focuses on interactive instructional techniques including short lectures, group discussions and activities, role playing, and case studies. This course aligns with the regulatory requirements outlined in 5 CFR 412.202 related to required training for supervisors.
Course Objectives
- Assist federal clients in meeting the provisions of 5 CFR 412.202(b), requiring supervisory training within one year of appointment to a supervisory position and periodic follow-up training at least every 3 years thereafter.
- Give federal supervisors the tools necessary to ensure compliance with ethics, EEO, performance management, and other employment regulations.
- Provide federal supervisors and managers with formal interactive training designed to connect laws and regulations with application.
- Offer federal clients access to an effective, flexible, and affordable option for training supervisors and managers.
Course Topics
- Federal definition and responsibilities of a supervisor
- Merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices
- Managing performance and conduct issues
- Understanding poor performance versus misconduct
- Understanding OPM’s 5-stage performance management process
- Employee recognition
- Managing a diverse workforce and other EEO responsibilities
- Ethics awareness
- Labor management relations
- Leave, attendance, and work schedules