Human Resources
Know Your Limitations on Social Media
How can you avoid violating the Hatch Act while you are on the clock? The authors spell out what new guidance from the Office of Special Counsel says…
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
Is Half a Workforce Strategy Better Than None?
Federal agencies are under pressure to create workforce strategies. The author writes one problem with them is that most workforce plans address only the federal employee side of…
Human Resources
Don’t Let the Hatch Act Destroy Your Federal Career
The Office of Special Counsel recently issued new Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees pertaining to social media.
Human Resources
Can a Federal Employee Be Fired for Tweeting About a Political Candidate?
The Office of Special Counsel has released a list of frequently asked questions about the Hatch Act and social media use for federal workers in light of the…
Agency News
Legislation Introduced to End Unionization at IRS
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would end mandatory labor unions at the Internal Revenue Service.
Human Resources
Great HR Service? Don’t Make Me Laugh
The author asks the questions, "If HR is so important and HR Specialists are a mission critical occupation, why is it so rare to find someone who says…
Human Resources
12 Thoughts Regarding Incompetent Federal Employees
While it would be nice if federal employees always work in jobs suited to their talents, the author shares wisdom for the situations when this doesn't happen.
Human Resources
Government Hiring Disabled Individuals in Record Numbers
A new report from the Office of Personnel Management shows that the federal government is well on its way to meet the president's goal of hiring 100,000 disabled…
Human Resources
Let’s Put The ‘Chief’ In Chief Human Capital Officer
The author says that while well intentioned, the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 is inadequate to meet the talent management challenges the government faces today.
Human Resources
OPM Updates Shutdown Furlough Guidance for Federal Workers
The Office of Personnel Management has updated its shutdown furlough guide for current and retired federal employees.