Study: Unionized Employees are Healthier Than Non-Union Counterparts
A recent study from Duke University indicates that unionized employees are healthier than their non-union counterparts.
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.
MSPB Wants Big Changes: Agencies and Agency Representatives Beware!
The MSPB is proposing to change its regulations in “radical” ways.
Leaving Work Early for the Long Weekend? Proceed Carefully
If you are planning on cutting out of work early to get a jump on the Memorial Day weekend, you may want to think twice about how you record the time on your time card.
President Obama Orders Agencies to Go Mobile
President Obama issued an executive order directing agencies to enhance the digital delivery of government data and also encourage efficient delivery of data via mobile devices.
National Council’s Report to President on Labor Relations: Nuthin’ Much Happened, Let’s Do It Some More and Maybe Sumpthin’ Will
After nearly 2 ½ years of meetings, Agency arm twisting to establish pilots, pressure to identify metrics, and 177 pages of print, the long awaited report on labor relations was sent to the president. If you think GSA spent too much on a conference, the report proves that you can spend a ton and not even get an entertaining speaker or a dip in the hot tub in return.
Suitability: When Conduct and Character Come Into Question
“Suitability” refers to identifiable character traits and conduct sufficient to decide whether an individual is likely or not likely to be able to carry out the duties of a federal job with appropriate integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The author considers some recent, real-life examples of why this is important.
MSPB “Firing Squads” versus Traditional Disciplinary Procedures
What is the best way for an agency to take a disciplinary action? An experienced federal human resources expert offers an opinion and explains what factors go into winning an appeal.
What to Know About Federal Overseas Jobs
Here is a brief overview of some issues to consider before applying for or accepting a Federal overseas job.
How HR Should View ‘Critical Elements’
The author says that performance appraisals should serve to improve performance rather than just rate it.
Is MSPB Encouraging Firing Squads?
The author says that the MSPB is making the process for taking disciplinary and adverse action more complicated and legalistic.
