Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
New OPM Rule Would Make it Easier to Fire Federal Employees
OPM has issued a proposed rule that would make it easier to fire federal employees for serious misconduct.
From DEI to Meritocracy: The Federal Government’s Shift in Hiring Practices
OPM announced a new merit based hiring plan for agencies that bans the use of DEI and racial quotas in federal hiring.
Combating Federal Workforce Reductions: Congress Responds With Two New Bills
Two bills have been introduced to help federal employees and combat the Trump administration’s efforts to make cuts to the federal workforce.
Proposal Restructuring Senior Executive Service Performance Rating System
Are performance ratings for Senior Executive Service members too high? OPM says they are and is proposing a forced distribution system to correct it.
OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period
A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.
OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance
OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.
Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order
A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.
Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees
Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.
“Draining the Swamp”: Schedule F is Back and Moving Forward
OPM is publishing a proposed rule to create a Schedule Policy/Career classification (Schedule F) for some federal employees, making it easier to fire them.
