Human Resources
What is FEGLI and How Does It Benefit a Federal Employee?
Changes have been made to the federal FEGLI program. What is FEGLI and what are the changes? Here is a summary.
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.
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Access Granted: Preparing an All-Inclusive Training Site for People with Disabilities
Conducting a successful training, conference, or group session within the federal government is a privilege that requires work to ensure that you are well-prepared, well- organized, and well-informed.…
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How Federal Employees See Themselves (And Are Seen): Part Two
The importance of public confidence in Federal agencies cannot be overstated. Federal employee misconduct has been in the news all too often. While misconduct cases often make entertaining…
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FLRA Changing Rules on the Legality of Arbitration Awards in Recent Decisions
The author suggests agency advocates pay attention to a recent line of FLRA cases involving appeals of arbitration awards. The Authority has clearly decided to widely expand an…
Human Resources
Doing the “Obama Shuffle”… and Becoming a Former Federal Employee After 38 Years of Service
This fervent supporter of Barack Obama was removed for exhorting others while she was at work to support her candidate.
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8th Council Meeting: OPM and OMB Emerge as Pre-Decisional Police, Metrics Downplayed, New Terms Defined
The author passes on notes and handouts from the 8th meeting of the National Council on Labor Management Relations.
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Common Decency is Not So Common in Federal Labor Relations
In a dismissal of the union's unfair labor practice allegation, the FLRA Regional Director found no violation of the union's rights when a local president was investigated by…
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Expanding Federal Employee Benefits for Domestic Partners of Federal Employees
In a memo to chief human capital officers, the Office of Personnel Management is expanding a limited use of leave without pay for domestic partners of federal employees.
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Must Reads for Managers: Federal Union Steward Guides
The Author provides links to various Federal employee union guides prepared specifically for shop stewards. Supervisors and managers who must deal with union representatives and with such issues…
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Working for ‘the Man:’ Three Tips for Success in the Federal Government Job Search for People with Disabilities
It is important that job seekers with disabilities take advantage of the opportunities offered them to secure a coveted federal government job. To make your job search easier,…