Jeff Neal
Jeff Neal is a senior vice president for ICF and founder of the blog, ChiefHRO.com. He has 33 years in federal service, including serving as Chief Human Capital Officer for the Department of Homeland Security and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency. Jeff is also a Fellow and Director at the National Academy of Public Administration and a Partnership for Public Service SAGE.
Why Public Service is Not a Regular Job
The author says that working as a federal employee is very different from other kinds of jobs.
Fed Up Feds May Have Good News On Shutdown
An agreement has been reached in principle to avoid another shutdown. The author analyzes possible outcomes and implications for federal employees.
The Earthquake That May Cause a Retirement Tsunami
Could another shutdown be the event that sparks a retirement tsunami? The author explains a potential problem he sees looming.
An Open Letter to Federal Workers
Federal employees likely have a lot on their minds after the shutdown. The author offers both his thanks and some career advice to consider.
The Shameful Shutdown
The author provides several examples of why he says the longest government shutdown in history is shameful.
Shutdown and ‘A Taste of Armageddon’
The author says that without more dire consequences from shutdowns, it is unlikely that any lessons will be learned from them.
When Back Pay Is Not Good Enough
The author says that even though Congress can and should guarantee back pay for federal employees, it is not enough by itself.
Shutdown for a Year? Imagine That…
Should you be worried about the shutdown lasting for a year? The author provides examples of possible consequences if that were to happen.
Shutdown Winners and Losers
The author analyzes who wins and who loses during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
A Christmas Shutdown?
What happens if there is a partial government shutdown, and do federal employees need to worry? The author shares his predictions.
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