Another Shutdown? Now Is The Time For Congress To Act To Protect Federal Workers And Contractors
The author says that provisions of several bills that have been introduced should be enacted to help avoid government shutdowns.
Jeff Neal
Violating the Hatch Act Can Still Get You Fired
Despite some cases involving high profile political appointees who were not disciplined, violating the Hatch Act can still get federal employees fired.
How Common Are Prohibited Personnel Practices?
Data from the MSPB provide an idea of the frequency of prohibited personnel practices.
Is it Time to Kill USAJobs?
Should USAJobs be eliminated? The author lists and analyzes various complaints about the federal job search website.
Where Have All the Classifiers Gone?
The author says the current classification system under the General Schedule is not working. He cites some examples of problems it has created.
Dismantling the Argument for Dismantling OPM
A former OPM director offered her views on the proposal to reorganize the agency. The author analyzes her remarks.
Government Hiring of Young People Continues To Be Terrible
The author cites data showing that he says indicates the government is doing a terrible job of hiring federal employees under age 30.
This Is Public Service Recognition Week. Do You Feel Recognized?
The author says criticism of government policy should be directed towards politicians rather than federal employees.
Soft Skills Are Harder Than They Seem
The author says that federal HR managers often focus more on technical skills rather than soft skills when hiring which is a mistake.
Performance-Based Pay Might Work, But Don’t Count On It
Pay for performance is being pitched again for the federal workforce. The author describes how it could work but also says it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon.
