The Manager as the Predictor of the Future
Sometimes when selecting a candidate for a position, a manager must predict future behavior based on past behavior to determine suitability for the position.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
White House Tells Agencies to Plan for Bringing Federal Employees Back to In-Office Work
A new memo instructs federal agencies to begin the process of returning many federal employees to work in offices as the pandemic winds down.
Can Agencies Require Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated?
New guidance addresses whether or not agencies can require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when working in-person.
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?
Cabinet Agencies with Highest Average Salary ($127,533) and Lowest ($76,955)
Which federal cabinet-level agencies have the highest and lowest average salary?
How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
Tips for Counseling Employees
These six steps can help supervisors become more effective at counseling their employees.
How Important are Ground Rules for Bargaining?
Ground rules are important for conducting negotiations in bargaining. These are some suggestions on how to use them effectively.
Congressman: Federal Employees Need to Resume Office Work
One Congressman is asking OPM to take action to return federal employees to work in their offices “to the fullest degree possible.”
Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Can Begin Removing Masks
Following new CDC guidance, federal employees who are fully vaccinated will be able to begin removing their masks inside of federal buildings.