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Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.

New Rules for Federal Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 5, 2006 8:21 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Department of Labor has issued new rules that require union members be notified of their rights as members of a union.

Alternate Discipline: A Useful Tool

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 22, 2006 7:59 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What is “alternative discipline” of a federal employee and how is it implemented?

How to Work a Federal Employee Grievance Effectively and Fairly

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 10, 2006 7:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What are the steps a supervisor or manager should take in analyzing and responding to a grievance? Here is guidance on how to approach an issue that can create problems if not done carefully and thoughtfully.

Negotiating a Federal Employee’s Resignation: A Useful Tool for Managers

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 3, 2006 9:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

There is a tool available to agencies that, if used wisely and with some skill, can end an employment relationship in a mutually agreeable manner.

Bargaining Changes – How to Meet Your Objectives When Negotiating Outside the Labor Agreement (Part II)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 1, 2006 7:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Negotiating changes in an agency during the life of a labor agreement can be time-consuming and expensive. Here are suggestions from an experienced management negotiator about how to cut down the time required to get through this process.

Bargaining Changes – How to Meet Your Objectives When Negotiating Outside the Labor Agreement

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 26, 2006 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal managers who want to make changes for employees represented by a union during the life of a labor contract often feel frustrated by the time, effort and cost involved. Here is advice on how to cut down the time necessary to go through the bargaining process.

What Factors Make A Good Labor Relations Program?

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 21, 2006 7:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What factors are necessary to have a good, effective labor relations program in a federal agency? Here are some criteria.

10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 2)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 17, 2006 7:25 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part two of the two-part series.

10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 1)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 13, 2006 7:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part one of a two-part series.

The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box (part 4)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 10, 2006 5:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Here are the possible consequences when providing an employee with a guidance and direction memo.

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