Moving Toward a Government-Wide Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings
HHS is moving out to ban smoking at all HHS campuses.
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.
Diploma Mills and Bogus Degrees in the Federal Workforce
GAO looks at diploma mills and credentials of senior managers in the federal workforce.
Smoking, Dress Codes, and Union Politics
An HHS facility recently won a case before the Federal Service Impasses Panel that is likely to have a ripple effect through other agencies and unions.
Smoking Battle Continues in Federal Bureaucracy
HHS is taking the lead in banning smoking in federal agencies.
Smokers Need Not Apply
There is no smoking allowed anytime, anywhere on the Baltimore campus of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Friday, June 11, Is A Holiday For Pay Purposes
Friday, June 11, 2004 is not a holiday. But for pay and leave purposes, it is a holiday.
Which unions will represent big portion of DHS employees?
Reorganization of government into DHS creates bargaining unit issues
Is Your Office Space An ‘Unregulated Restaurant?’
Your desk area may be the equivalent of an unregulated restaurant.
GAO Recommends Establishing New Senior Position in DoD to Address Management Problems
Transforming business systems at DoD is a complex job and has run into problems in a number of areas. GAO makes several recommendations to make the transformation to new systems work better.
It’s An Election Year: OPM Issues Warning to Agencies on Personnel Actions
OPM has issued a memo to agency heads advising them of restrictions on appointments and awards during election season
