Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Telework
Legislation has been reintroduced to permanently expand telework in the federal government.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
The FLRA and Politics
The author says he is concerned that politics may be causing the FLRA to lose credibility.
Developing an Investigative Plan
An investigative plan sets forth how to conduct an investigation along with important details needed. This is an overview of the key parts it should contain.
Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective
Is there any one “right way” to counsel a misbehaving employee? These are some techniques to help managers with counseling meetings.
OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring
OPM is proposing to expand the “ban the box” rule to create a “world-class federal workforce.” How does this approach compare to an earlier Democratic administration?
2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon
The rollout of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is scheduled to begin in late May.
SHOW UP Act Would Block Expanded Telework for Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would put the brakes on the Biden administration’s effort to permanently expand telework for federal employees.
FLRA Control Returns to Democrats After Senate Confirms Biden Nominee
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a new Member of the FLRA. Her confirmation returns control of the agency to Democrats.
Is the Description of the Bargaining Unit Accurate?
Bargaining unit descriptions often become outdated. These are some things both parties must consider when this happens.
Do I Have to Return to the Office? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Teleworking Flexibilities
Federal employees who have enjoyed remote work and telework during the pandemic may not want to return to the office. What options do they have?
