Federal Workforce News
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…
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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
Human Resources
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…
Human Resources
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…
Human Resources
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…
Human Resources
Applying for Federal Employment: Trying to Survive “The Perfect Storm”
The federal job application process is encountering a "Perfect Storm" of events that may make it difficult to attract new talent.
Human Resources
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…
Human Resources
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…
Human Resources
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…