Human Resources
The Best Qualified Person Got the Promotion… Right? (Part 2)
In a follow up to a previous article, the author offers detail on what happens in a situation in which an EEO complaint is filed regarding a promotion…
Human Resources
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Human Resources
IRS Awards: Is It a $70 Million Scandal or Something Else?
There's a lot of hubbub around D.C. this week owing to a report that despite a presidential order freezing Federal pay, IRS employees are getting a $70,000,000.00 award…
Human Resources
Are You Being Rewarded by Your Agency for Your Hard Work?
A recent study showed that just four out of ten federal employees felt they were being rewarded or promoted for doing good work. How does your agency compare?
Federal Workforce News
An Open Letter to OPM Director Nominee Katherine Archuleta
The author offers his suggestions for Katherine Archuleta, the president's nominee for OPM Director, and invites FedSmith.com users to share their suggestions as well.
Human Resources
The Best Qualified Person Got the Promotion… Right?
The author says that it is a false notion to assume that there is a "best qualified" person for a job, but rather, there is likely a list…
Human Resources
Are VA Employees Working Full-Time for Unions Hurting Patient Care?
At least 85 nurses in the VA are working as full-time union representatives. Two Senators are questioning the impact on veterans of federal employees working as full-time union…
Human Resources
Federal Union Fiddles as Federal Employees Furloughed?
AFGE has scheduled a number of meetings at resorts and a national conference with discounted Disney tickets in Orlando Florida in September. Does this affect your pay?
Federal Workforce News
The Effects of Rotting Apples
The author says that some of the most talented employees in government are looking away from it as a potential employer when they are needed more than ever.
Human Resources
Furloughs May Result in Already Overworked Feds Being Asked to do More with Less
The author says that due to furloughs from sequestration, it is likely federal employees will be asked to do more with less.
Human Resources
SES Members Show Greater Job Satisfaction Than Other Federal Employees
The Partnership for Public Service released a new study that indicates that members of the Senior Executive Service indicate greater job satisfaction overall than other federal employees.