Bigger Is Not Better For OPM
The author says OPM still has the potential to be the talent management agency the government needs after the data breaches.
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.
AFGE Tells VA Secretary Which VA Executives Managers to Fire: Huh?
In the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary reportedly asked for a list of which managers and executives should be fired. This is a first event in the federal sector. The author raises questions about issues this creates for the agency.
What’s Next for OPM?
The recent data breaches have put the Office of Personnel Management into a deep hole. The author looks at some deliberate steps he says OPM must take to begin resolving its current predicament and eventually emerge as a better and more effective agency.
Can You No Longer Do Your Federal Job? Avoid These Mistakes
If you are a federal employee who is facing an injury or illness that prevents you from working, you can apply for federal disability retirement benefits. But there are mistakes that could end up costing you the right to collect monthly benefits payments. Here are some common ones to make sure you avoid.
Legislation Introduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Protection for Hack Victims
Legislation is being introduced to provide free lifetime ID theft protection to federal employees and retirees whose personal data was compromised in the recent OPM data breaches.
What Do You Need to Know About the OPM Data Breaches?
The Office of Personnel Management just released more information on the data breaches that hit its computer systems, and the number of victims is now up to over 25 million. If you’re feeling confused about what is going on, you’re not alone. Here are some of the key points based on the latest available information that federal workers should be aware of.
Defiled Fed, You’re Clearly ‘Hacked’ Off, But What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?
The author, who is a financial advisor who works with federal employees, discusses the data breaches at OPM and offers some steps federal workers can take to protect themselves from potential identity theft problems that could arise.
The Myth of Consistency
Should two employees with different work histories, attitudes, and behaviors receive the same discipline for the same offense?
It’s Time for Another Civil Service Reform Act
Over the last several years Congress has been contemplating another civil service reform act. The author says that it is long overdue and explains why.
Balancing Dress Codes With Religious Beliefs
Employers will use dress and appearance standards to create an employment “brand” for who they are, their culture and their values. As society becomes more casual in its dress standards, employers can find that instituting a dress code will not only draw resistance from some employees, it can land the company in the middle of a religious discrimination lawsuit.
