OPM issues interim regulations to give agencies more HR authority
OPM has issued new regulations giving agencies more human resources authority. OPM is seeking comments on the interim regulations.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Attrition Rate at Veterans Benefits Administration is 17 Percent. Why? No One Knows
The attrition rate at VBA for certain employees is about 17 percent. GAO recommends collecting data and analyzing why this is occurring.
GAO Says Government HR Structure is Broken — Supports Pay-for-Performance and Pay Banding
The federal HR system is broken says GAO and supports changes, including pay-for-performance and pay banding if key elements are in place to support these new systems.
Performance Plan for Feds Proposed–It’s DOA
Pay for performance plan proposed for federal employees. It isn’t likely to survive when it comes up against the Washington establishment that resists controversial change.
Lobbyists, Friends, Parties, and Federal Ethics Rules
An agency official was tripped up by an allegation of violation of Federal ethics rules and regulations.
Getting a Government Job – A Second Look
Our readers provided us with insightful feedback in response to a recent article on getting a government job. It seems many federal employees agree that the federal hiring system is in need of reform.
Getting a Government Job – It May Not Be as Easy as you Think
While the government has been taking steps in the right direction to recruit new applicants, the application process still falls short in several areas. This is the story of one applicant’s experience with the federal job search.
Will Unions Represent Employees at the Transportation Security Administration?
Unions can be excluded from representing employees at TSA. Authority of the President to exclude employees from union representation is the crux of the dispute over the Homeland Security Dept. Will President exercise that authority at TSA?
No Blood, No Foul, No Unfair Labor Practice
Political battle arises over the creation of the Department of Homeland Security but this recent decision from the FLRA may give the Administration ammunition in its argument that the current program isn’t efficient or effective.
Politics and Unions: FOP Has Significant Influence In Administration on Law Enforcement Issues
The Fraternal Order of Police has significant influence in the Bush Administration.
