Millions of dollars wasted on paid leave for Federal Employees
Posted by Non_mooching_artist 9 years, 6 months ago to Government
The inability of the federal government to get rid of employees for gross misconduct and poor performance just adds to the culture of using the least amount of effort for the most gain. This would not be tolerated in the private sector, although that is becoming increasingly difficult as people sue because they say they were wrongfully terminated. Think of any crackpot reason, and it will be used against an employer.
This mismanagement is using our tax dollars to pay for time off. Fire the moochers!
This mismanagement is using our tax dollars to pay for time off. Fire the moochers!
Here in Texas, the state has no civil service. You can be fired for any reason or no reason. Unions are illegal for public employees, including bus drivers for the city-owned buses. Texas governments run ike any other government. I have been at the DoD, NASA, Michigan Social Services, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. You have go-getters and social loafers. The door to motivation opens from the inside. You have that at Apple and Microsoft, as well, just (arguably) less so because those organizations have other information systems in place.
I agree 100% that the Federal government lacks an incentive program. Most governments do. (Well... except for asset forfeiture.... Is that the kind of incentive you would prefer?) When I was at DFAS, we had these award ceremonies where people got money for good ideas. They were always surprised when they saw that Withholding Tax was deducted from their award. Sort of a disincentive, there.... I mean, you do have to pay the tax; but in the private sector, you just enter the income on your return as Miscellaneous. It's not so painful. That's just an example of the "information system" that burdens government.
Fix the problem; don't fix the blame.