The “Preventing A Patronage System Act” Can Preserve a Merit-Based Civil Service
The author analyzes two bills in Congress which attempt to prevent Schedule F from resurfacing again in the future.
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Dedicated Civil Servants? Or an Out of Control “Deep State?”
Is there a “deep state” within the federal workforce? The author offers his analysis.
The Public Service Reform Act Would Wreck The Civil Service
The author says that recently introduced legislation to make federal employees at-will employees would destroy the civil service.
The Toothlessness of the Hatch Act is on Display Again
The author says that enforcement of the Hatch Act often comes with a double standard.
OPM’s Telework Guidance is Thorough and Surprisingly Progressive
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
At-Will Federal Employment? Welcome to the World of Fact-Free Government
The author says that at-will federal employment would not work well for the federal government.
Can Federal Managers Adapt to a Hybrid or Remote Workplace?
What is the federal workplace model likely to look like after the pandemic, and what challenges must be overcome?
OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now
The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.
Let’s Thank Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week By Strengthening The Merit-Based Civil Service
The author suggests several things the Biden administration should do to help strengthen the federal workforce.
The Future of the Federal Workforce: What’s Next After the Pandemic?
What will the telework model look like after the pandemic?
