The People Problem
Having the right people with the right skills is fundamental to every agency’s mission. But just as important is the ability to remove those individuals who don’t work out.
In November, Government Business Council, Government Executive Media Group’s research arm, surveyed 464 federal employees to learn how they perceive these vital functions. The results suggest employees are deeply frustrated with the personnel system, especially when it comes to firing poor performers—nearly 80 percent say termination procedures deter managers from booting failing employees.
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