Don’t Want NSPS? Join A Union!
As NSPS is challenged in court, DoD is moving out by scrupulously avoiding unionized employees. This gives thousands of DoD professionals a way out–they can form a bargaining unit.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Reference Checking: When You’re the One Being Asked for a Reference (Part II)
Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. These are legal issues to consider.
Memo on Regulations from Office of Government Ethics and the Obligation of an Agency to Bargain
Memorandum from Stephen D. Potts, Director, to Designated Agency Ethics Officials Regarding OGE Regulations and an Agency’s Duty to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Reference Checking: When You’re the One Being Asked for a Reference
If you are providing information in response to a reference check, what kind of information can you provide? In this article, the author provides practical advice that can help an agency hire better qualified employees by getting valid, job-related information.
Should Federal Pay Be Related To Performance?
Performance management is largely a subjective process. Federal managers are in the best position to make decisions on federal pay and performance. It is unfair to American taxpayers to allow a system in which performance plays a very small role in how employees are compensated.
Federal Leave Policies: Blessing or Curse? (Part Two)
Supervisors and managers are selected for their understanding and ability of the work not of people nor because they possess supervisory skills. Managing leave in the federal environment would be a challenge for anyone. Here is how “flexibility” can look to a federal manager.
Reference Checking: An Art, Not a Science
Checking an employee’s references can make the difference between hiring an employee who will be successful in your organization and hiring one who will not be successful. Here are tips for checking references to help make a good hiring decision.
NTEU’s Alleged Defense of Merit Principles: What’s a Little Hypocrisy Among Friends and Colleagues?
Are the goals of a recent lawsuit filed by a federal union to improve the merit system or to prevent an agency from being able to bring in new employees from outside the agency?
So Now We Know There’s a Problem–What’s the Solution?
The MSPB recently conducted focus groups around the country about fair and equitable treatment in the federal workplace. Now that we know there is a problem, what is the solution to the problem?
Federal Leave Policies: A Blessing or A Curse?
Recent articles on sick leave generated a substantial response from readers. Some asked what kinds of leave federal employees can use or for more information on when sick leave can be used. Some of the righteous indignation, ethical outrage, and management concern may be heightened or alleviated after reading more about federal employee leave policies.
