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Ralph R. Smith

Ralph Smith has several decades of experience in federal human resources. He has been a federal employee and contractor. He is a prolific author on a wide range of human resources topics. He has published books and newsletters on federal HR, and is a co-founder of two companies and several federal human resources newsletters. Follow Ralph on X: @RalphSmith47

2,663 Articles by Ralph R. Smith

Federal Workforce News

Rights, Responsiblity and Rhetoric

Citizens in a free society also have an obligation to respect the opinions of others. A federal employee also represents our government and his agency in public and…

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 20, 2005 3:55 AM

Federal Workforce News

OPM: Enhanced Dental, Vision Benefits To Be Available In 2006

OPM will soon begin implementing the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004.

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 20, 2005 1:42 AM

Federal Workforce News

Losing in Albuquerque

A federal employee ran in a nonpartisan election to become Mayor of Albuquerque. He now finds himself on the losing end of a court decision charging him with…

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 18, 2005 7:41 AM

Agency News

Study: Federal Agencies Failing To Report Performance Reports Mandated By Law

Despite being mandated by law, federal agencies, as a whole, are failing to explain their performance to taxpayers.

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 18, 2005 2:45 AM

Federal Workforce News

Is Postal Service Headed For Biggest Overhaul Since 1970?

The Postal Service seems headed for its most significant overhaul since 1970.

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 15, 2005 3:40 AM

Federal Workforce News

OPM Set For 30-Day Meet-And-Confer Session With Unions To Discuss NSPS

On April 18, the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Defense will begin a 30-day "meet and confer" process with unions to discuss the issues of…

By Ralph R. Smith Apr 15, 2005 3:06 AM

Pay & Benefits