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Month: March 2013

‘Race Problem’ in the Federal Government? Perceptions Vary

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 25, 2013 3:55 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Readers who identify themselves as “Black” essentially agree with the EEOC that they have a tougher time in the federal government than many other employees. Answers from others are diametrically opposed when responding to the same questions.

Exit Survey for SES Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 25, 2013 2:38 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed a Governmentwide exit survey to be administered to all departing SES members.

Navigating Uncle Sam’s Public Comment System

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 24, 2013 9:58 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author recounts her experience with using the government’s regulations.gov web site to submit feedback on proposed regulations.

Recent Pay Legislative Changes

By FedSmith.comMar 23, 2013 3:31 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A new memo from OPM director John Berry outlines several legislative changes affecting pay and certain benefits.

Legislation Introduced to Make Agency Reports Public

By FedSmith.comMar 22, 2013 3:52 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the House that is designed to increase government transparency by making reports written for Congress by federal agencies available online to the public.

AFGE: Continuing Resolution a ‘Mixed Blessing’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 22, 2013 8:54 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

AFGE has issued a statement on Congress’ passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government and freeze federal employees’ pay.

From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: Our Agency Director in a Cubicle

By Robbie HymanMar 22, 2013 3:57 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

The author presents a satirical account from an employee’s perspective of a director’s decision to move his office into a cubicle.

Alexander: “Not a Single Cent” Should Go to Enforce Invalid NLRB Decisions

By FedSmith.comMar 21, 2013 6:32 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN.) has offered an amendment to defund the enforcement of any decisions or regulations made by an invalid National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “quorum” that includes individuals whose presence at the board was ruled by a federal court to be unconstitutional.

GAO: USPS Must Continue Six Day Delivery Schedule

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 21, 2013 4:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

According to a new GAO report, the Postal Service must continue providing six day mail delivery under the Continuing Resolution.

Senate Budget Proposal Supports Parity Between Federal Employees and Contractors

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 21, 2013 4:26 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Senate Democrat’s 2014 budget proposal released this week says that it offers a “smarter approach” than the House GOP budget proposal to save taxpayers money when it comes to addressing potential cuts to the federal workforce.

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