Federal Workforce News
Managing Telework and Locality Pay
The use of telework or flexi-place has become an attractive feature for both employees and management for a variety of different reasons. However, a poorly administered program can…
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.
Federal Workforce News
Proposed Pay Changes for “Non-Foreign” Areas
OPM is proposing changes on pay administration for federal employees in "non-foreign areas." Here are the changes and a chance to comment on the proposal.
Human Resources
The Federal Government Relocation Program
The Federal Government relocation program is yet another wonderful incentive offered to many of those who work for the Federal Government.
Federal Workforce News
Pay Raises in 2012? Possible, But Only Under ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’
According to a memo released by OPM Director John Berry to chief human capital officers, the Office of Personnel Management may approve pay increases for certain General Schedule…
Human Resources
Elections Have Consequences: Rebellion in the Ranks at NTEU
"NTEU Contrarians"Âť have a website to express their concerns about the lack of democracy in the union and its direction.
Federal Workforce News
Do People Think You’re a Sexist?
Do you have a plan for pronouns in your documents? Do you always use "he," or do you mix it up with "she" or "he/she"? If you don't…
Human Resources
Defensive Driving on Federal Highways
When you learned to drive, you were taught to be on the lookout for others on the road including cars, bicyclists, small children and pets. What does driving…
Human Resources
TSA Election a Snooze Event for a Large Majority of Agency Workers
The author goes over election results at TSA and suggests much less of an overwhelming interest in union representation by most employees than claimed by the involved unions.
Human Resources
Union Official Time: AFGE Proposes a Blank Check
The author says an AFGE official time proposal fails to address accountability or tracking of the time.
Human Resources
Grassley Amendment Would Ban Federal Grants to Tax Delinquents
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has filed an amendment designed to prevent fraud and waste within federal grant programs.