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OPM's new Director launched a "telework" initiative as his first leap into Federal human resources management. People are wondering, "What the heck is this about?"
As someone who teaches seminars relating to Federal performance appraisals, it's become clear we don't have a clue how to evaluate/appraise supervisors. It's just as clear to me…
A proposed change to eliminate time-in-grade restrictions for federal employee promotions has been delayed again. The delay may signal the end of this proposal designed to expand pay-for-performance…
Some federal employees may get more paid leave when having a new child as a bill to provide more leave is sent to the House for a vote…
Individual Development Plans (IDP's) are sometimes misused in an organization. Here are ways you can get the most from your IDP.
In the second of two part article, the author suggests some alternatives to holding investigative interviews under the Federal labor statute. He suggests that the U.S. Supreme Court…
In this two part article, the author reviews investigative interviews under the Federal labor statute; offers advice on conducting such a meeting (including a checklist); and suggests what…
The author explains what is going on in the dismissal of the seven Bush appointees on the Federal Service Impasses Panel and asks whether the next Panel will…
What are your "interests" in bargaining a labor agreement? What are the implications for your interests during negotiations with a federal labor union? Here are considerations an agency…
An estimated 54 million people say they have been bullied at work.