Human Resources
Federal Employee Accountability: 7 Essential Characteristics of Reform
The author outlines seven basic principles that he says have the potential to design a more accountable civil service that is free from political influence.
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
Human Resources
DHS Leads Agencies With 71 Employees on Administrative Leave for More Than 1 Year
Administrative paid leave has made headlines as a result of GAO reports and bills introduced in Congress to restrict agencies' use of this procedure for a variety of…
Human Resources
Donald Trump Would Require Federal Employees to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements
Republican presidential candidate frontrunner Donald Trump said in a recent interview that he thinks federal employees should be required to sign non-disclosure agreements.
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How Does the New Union ‘Persuader’ Rule Affect Federal Agencies and Contractors?
The Department of Labor recently finalized a rule that requires reporting of “persuader” activities and agreements meant to “directly or indirectly persuade employees concerning their rights to organize…
Human Resources
Is it a Headquarters if it Does Real Work? Why Not All Defense Overhead is the Same
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter recently announced a freeze on civilian hiring. The author says that there is still more consolidation that can be done inside of the Department…
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OPM Wants Federal Employees to Develop Healthier Eating Habits
The Office of Personnel Management is celebrating National Nutrition Month by encouraging federal employees to watch what they eat.
Human Resources
OPM Provides FAQ’s on Upcoming FEGLI Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has released some important questions and answers about the upcoming FEGLI open season later this year.
Human Resources
If Only They Would Listen…
The author says that many federal workers do not feel safe speaking honestly with their supervisors and agency leaders. He discusses why this is a problem and how…
Human Resources
Disciplinary Action Process for Fed Workers Ripe for Change?
Change is afoot in Congress for the federal human resources system for rating and removing federal employees. Federal employees who have been around for awhile may think we…
Human Resources
Congressman Wants to Ensure Federal Employees Aren’t Watching Porn ‘on the Taxpayers’ Dime’
Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) recently sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee Chairman requesting that language be added to all future appropriations bills to ensure federal agencies…