Federal Workforce News
Telework: Is the End in Sight?
The author discusses the Telework Enhancement Act and says that he believes it has made significant progress towards enhancing telework in government across three key areas.
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
Sequestration and the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
The author suggests that with the impacts from sequestration, now may be a good time to re-assess results from the 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in identifying a…
Human Resources
Coburn Proposes Eliminating Unnecessary Federal Employees
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) sent a letter this week to OPM director John Berry urging agency heads to eliminate federal employees that do not show up for work,…
Federal Workforce News
Supreme Court Rules on a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Issue
The Supreme Court has broadened the circumstances under which agency can be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act for so-called "intentional torts" committed by federal law enforcement…
Human Resources
Discipline, Behavior, Distractions, and Change
Will a person's behavior change when getting a written reprimand? The author analyzes the disciplinary process and offers suggestions for those who may be involved in a disciplinary…
Human Resources
‘Race Problem’ in the Federal Government? Perceptions Vary
Readers who identify themselves as "Black" essentially agree with the EEOC that they have a tougher time in the federal government than many other employees. Answers from others…
Human Resources
African Americans in Government: EEOC Highlights Obstacles
The EEOC says it worked with "dialogue partners" to identify obstacles to African Americans who work in the federal government. The report identifies seven obstacles.
Federal Workforce News
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before Retiring?
The author details what you can expect to happen to your federal benefits if you leave your government job before retiring.
Human Resources
Government Pay System for the 21st Century, Part II
The first article on this subject introduced the concept of a new pay system in government. In the second article, the author goes into further detail on what…
Human Resources
Federal Government Shaken by NFFE Threat?
The NY Post published a piece recently quoting a Federal union official to the effect that there would be payback for any problems caused by sequestration. The Author…