Human Resources
Why Must Agencies Follow Due Process When Firing Federal Workers?
A new report from the Merit Systems Protection Board explains why agencies must follow due process when removing federal employees from their jobs.
Human Resources
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Obama Thanks “Public Servants”
President Obama has issued a proclamation declaring May 3 - May 9 as "Public Service Recognition Week."
Human Resources
Rep. Meadows Offering Federal Employees a Tip Line to Report Anonymous Grievances
Congressman Mark Meadows (R-NC) has set up an anonymous tip line to let federal employees express their frustrations about problems they see in their workplace.
Human Resources
Justice Department Says It May Have Misled Congress on Whistleblower Allegations
The Justice Department writes in a letter it may have provided inaccurate information to a Senator regarding whistleblower allegations about hiring practices at the Marshals Service.
Human Resources
For Federal Employees, Performance Counts
The Merit System Principles represent the federal government’s self-imposed code in its attempt to be a model employer and also govern all aspects of federal employees' jobs. The…
Human Resources
Who Says We Have Unacceptable Performers?
The author says that there are too many managers who believe it’s impossible to rid the government of unacceptable performers, but that a recent report from the GAO…
Human Resources
Bill Banning Federal Employees From Watching Porn Passes House Committee
A bill that would ban federal employees from viewing pornography on government computers has advanced passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Federal Workforce News
Moving Closer to Self-Plus-One Option Under FEHB
The Office of Personnel Management is moving forward with implementing the "self plus one" option in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Here are some recently released details…
Human Resources
What GAO Got Right in Its Report on the Federal Workforce
The author says that GAO has done a decent job of addressing some of the issues facing supervisors who must deal with employee problems in its recent report.…
Human Resources
Do Your Supervisors and Managers Know the Basics?
The author says that managers are not getting the necessary training or the backing of their senior management to take on the problem employee. He says it is…