Documenting Poor Performance and Misconduct in the Federal Workplace

The key to successful performance and disciplinary actions in the federal workplace can be summed up in one word: documentation. But since employee situations have unique nuances, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Join attorney Robin Wink as she explains the different documentation types and what works best in various circumstances. 

With a focus on the actual process of documenting poor performance or conduct, you’ll learn the what, when and how of effectively recording issues and creating a compelling basis for successful performance and disciplinary actions.

In 90 minutes, you’ll get practical tips and overall strategies for creating documents that will improve employees’ performance and, if necessary, stand up to a grievance or an appeal. Ms. Wink will outline a successful approach – effective documentation that comes from your H-E-A-D, not your heart – showing you how to make it habitual, integrate distinct elements, have the right attitude and include specific details.

Plus, you’ll benefit from her experienced guidance on how to document:

• Misconduct investigations
• Witness statements
• Informal counseling
• Formal disciplinary actions
• Performance problems
• Performance during a PIP
• And more specific situations!

This event is an audio conference and can be accessed from the comfort of your office or conference room. Audio Conference registrants will receive an e-mail a few days before the event with complete instructions on how to participate. You'll be given a unique Event I.D. and PIN that entitles you to a single phone-line connection to access the audio portion of the event. The instructions also will include steps to retrieve the speaker's hand-outs.