Both the EEOC and the courts are pushing case settlements, so now is the time to get essential training on addressing settlements in a proactive, productive manner — and avoid having to defend a challenged agreement. Attorney Joseph Kaplan will show you how to recognize when settling a particular EEO complaint can be in the best interest of the agency. Then, he’ll teach you how to avoid mistakes that lead to settlement terms being...

According to the MSPB, your agency does not have to tolerate unauthorized absences — or even authorized extended absences — if they impact the efficiency of the service. But you do have to handle these situations just the right way so your actions aren’t overturned. Join attorney Robin Wink for 90 minutes of expert insight on when and how to properly charge discipline for leave abuse while also considering related topics such...

The increasing frequency and scale of reported cyber attacks, highlights the need for a cybersecurity workforce of sufficient size and quality to meet the evolving threat environment. To address this need, some cybersecurity experts call for enhanced professionalization requirements. Certification, licensure, skill-based competency exams, and a national association all have been advanced as components of a comprehensive workforce strategy to a...

Guidance straight from former EEOC attorney and MSPB AJ Sam Vitaro ... Join Mr. Vitaro for his authoritative review of recent trends in sex discrimination claims, OPM’s best practices for the treatment of an employee transitioning from one gender to another and the EEOC’s updated guidance on pregnancy discrimination under the ADAAA — so you’re prepared to make proper decisions and avoid claims being reversed. In just 90...

The way that city government agencies do business with government contractors is changing rapidly. Across the nation, government decision makers have to do more with less. Understanding these changes is essential to succeed in the public sector marketplace. Join Irv Alpert, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Onvia and James J. Baker, Author and Managing Partner of the Public Sector Technology Exchange for a tactical webinar on how you...

According to Brandon Hall Group’s 2014 Compliance Survey, 90% of companies say it is important to be able to demonstrate learning compliance to an external agency, and about half of those say it is critical to their business. In highly-regulated industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing and aviation, more than 70% of companies say compliance is critically important to their business. In these and other “high consequence...

Knowing how to properly document an employment action presents a win/win for your agency. It will either rehabilitate a problem employee or provide the basis – and defense – for the employee’s removal. Learn the ins and outs of documentation from Bob Grant, a highly popular trainer with a 36-year federal career under his belt. You’ll minimize the time you spend on employee-related issues — while maximizing your su...

The EEOC recently reported that more than 40% of EEO claims that agencies dismiss are reversed — creating even more problems for agencies on top of the original complaints. Stem the tide now with guidance from former EEOC Supervisory AJ Joel Kravetz. He’ll transform specific case examples into ready-to-use lessons, so you know how to avoid common mistakes and make dismissal decisions that won’t be reversed. Along with an unde...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) presents an updated series of training courses focused on Renewable Energy Technology Applications for federal sites. Renewable energy technologies can help Federal sites meet agency goals and legislative mandates, improve energy security, and reduce environmental impact while efficiently providing electricity, heating, cooling, and other applications. This course wil...

On December 16th, world leaders and their representatives attending the UN Climate Change Conference 2014, or COP20, adopted The Lima Ministerial Declaration on Education and Awareness-raising, referencing the importance of education for sustainable development. U.S. universities have already noted this need, and their responsibility to prepare the modern sustainability business, government, and other professionals with innovative technical an...