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
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.
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 the federal workplace could be improved if supervisors and their employees would communicate more openly.
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 are moving forward to 1978—the last major legislative change in these areas.
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 block their employees from viewing or downloading pornography on agency computers.
Should We Beat On OPM Again? Nope.
The author says that when the Metro system shut down in Washington, DC this week, OPM was faced with a difficult, and ultimately thankless, decision. He says the agency made the right call and examines the various options OPM was faced with and why he believes it was the right choice.
Despite Legal Threats, Membership In Federal Unions Shows Growth
Federal unions showed the largest growth rate in membership since 2008 according to recent BLS data. The author points out, however, that federal unions have been under attack from various laws and court cases which he says presents a long term challenge for unions going forward.
Can We Hire (and Keep) the Talent for Digital Government?
The author says that while the government is making progress, it needs to address the fundamental problems that are preventing it from fully utilizing modern technology. He discusses some of the barriers in place from keeping the government from moving into the 21st century.
MSPB Cites New Record in Number of Cases Handled
In its annual report, the MSPB cites record-setting case processing actions and decisions. Publicity for the quasi-judicial agency has not all been favorable though.
How Many Psychologists Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?
The author says that the disciplinary process used by human resources offices in government hasn’t changed over the last 35 years and that it also doesn’t work.
The Ticking Time Bomb in the Federal Workforce
The author notes that the numbers of young federal employees are dropping while the overall federal workforce is aging.
