Et tu, Flaherty?
Canadian Diplomat Mike Flaherty weighed in on the Phoenix fiasco with a tweet to Clerk Michael Wernick. Fair hit or unsportsmanlike conduct? You decide.
2017 PSAE Trophies Awarded at Last
After nearly seven months of wait, the patience of last year’s PSAE Winners has finally been rewarded. Coordinators and recipients, To follow up on Public Service Award of Excellence 2017, Continue Reading
Still No Trophies for 2017 Public Service Award of Excellence Winners
Last November, recipients in attendance of the 2017 Public Service Award of Excellence were disappointed to learn that trophies would not be awarded at the ceremony. It was only one of Continue Reading
Announcing Toddcast Season Four
James Earl Jones. The Borg. Obie Trice. Mortal Kombat. Eminem. Office Space. Admiral Ackbar. All this in the first 60 seconds of the first Toddcast of 2018. A fourth ride Continue Reading
2017 Public Service Award of Excellence Winners
The Public Service Award of Excellence recognizes employees who have demonstrated excellence in achieving results for Canadians and who reflect the priorities of the public service, while demonstrating key leadership Continue Reading
Mid-Year Reviews: Strategies for Difficult Conversations
Mid-year reviews are meant to be informal, two-way conversations on progress. A successful mid-year conversation is one where the employee leaves feeling more engaged, motivated and acknowledged. But what to do Continue Reading
Mid-Year Reviews: Tips for Productive Performance Conversations
Mid-year reviews are meant to be informal, two-way conversations on progress. The employee and manager/supervisor each present a personal perspective on past achievements and lay out a plan for the future. Continue Reading
Mid-Year Reviews: Self-Examination on Progress
Mid-year reviews are meant to be informal, two-way conversations on progress. Specifically, employees and managers should be discussing: commitments in the performance agreement that are related to work objectives; competencies Continue Reading
Mid-Year Reviews: They’re Coming
The mid-year review is important because it’s an opportunity for employees to review successes and discuss any challenges affecting work performance at the mid-point of the performance management annual cycle. Your Continue Reading
Minister Issues Written Apology to All Affected by Phoenix
The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has issued a written apology to all Government of Canada employees affected by the public service’s new pay system, Phoenix. It Continue Reading