AFGE and TSA Reach Agreements, Lots of Questions Remain
AFGE and TSA have apparently reached agreement on a new labor agreement. There are some questions that should be asked but have been ignored by the media.
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.
Performance Management and Angry, Frustrated and Dissatisfied Employees
Performance management is a serious problem in government and the government has a large number of employees who are dissatisfied, frustrated and angry.
GAO: DoD Needs to Remember the Human Aspect of Workforce Cuts
A recent GAO report highlights challenges the Department of Defense will face in any attempts to downsize its civilian workforce and urges agency decision makers to maintain the right number of civilian employees with the right skills.
OPM Increases Hiring of Workers with Disabilities
The Office of Personnel Management announced in a recent report that hiring of federal workers with disabilities by the government is at a 20 year high.
YouTube Video Shines Spotlight on Workplace Bullying Issue
The author outlines some examples of workplace bullying and how it affects individuals and organizations.
Misgivings about OPM’s Role in ObamaCare
Can the Office of Personnel Management successfully manage the nation’s health care exchanges?
Sick Leave Abuse Hurts Job Health
One federal employment law attorney is reminding federal employees to be careful not to abuse sick leave requests for summer vacation time.
How to Qualify and Apply for SES Positions
The author provides an overview of SES positions and what you need to do to apply for them.
What Impact Will the Health Care Ruling Have on Federal Employees?
What impact will the recent Supreme Court decision on Obamacare have on federal employees?
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for GSA Employees Under Investigation
Congressman Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today successfully amended the financial services appropriations bill to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to provide a bonus to any General Services Administration (GSA) employee who is under investigation for misconduct.
