Human Resources
The Evolution of Federal Hiring: Why PACE and ACWA Are Relics
Federal hiring is moving away from outdated exams like PACE toward a private-sector model, making hiring more targeted, flexible, and job-related.
Human Resources
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Human Resources
FLRA’s Power Shift: Faster Decisions, Political Control, and Nationwide Union Bargaining Units
A new FLRA regulation speeds up decisions but shifts power to political appointees—raising stakes for large nationwide bargaining units that preserve union security and stability.
Human Resources
The Post-DRP Hiring Crisis: What 137,000 Federal Departures Actually Look Like From the Resume Side
137,000 federal employees took the DRP, flooding the job market. Many lack private-sector resumes, risking underpayment and unstable career transitions.
Agency News
FLRA Reverses Course on Union Dues Cancellation Rule
The FLRA withdrew its 2022 proposal to limit when federal employees can cancel union dues, keeping the current rule: cancel anytime after one year.
Human Resources
OPM Proposal Would Overhaul Federal RIF Process, Putting Performance Ahead of Seniority
OPM is proposing changes to RIF rules favoring performance over seniority, aiming to reshape the federal workforce. How will this impact federal employees?
Human Resources
What Federal Employees Need to Know About the New ‘Schedule/Policy Career’ Rule
OPM's new Schedule Policy/Career rule reclassifies up to 50,000 federal jobs as at-will, stripping appeal rights. What will this mean for federal employees?
Human Resources
Physician, Heal Thyself
The author argues OPM criticizes union time costs but ignores its own far more expensive inefficiencies, echoing “Physician, heal thyself.”
Human Resources
Performance Ratings Overhaul: OPM Proposal Could Reshape Federal Employees’ Evaluations
OPM has proposed major changes to its performance management system. It could curb ratings, allow rating distributions, and make it easier to address poor performance.
Human Resources
What the Latest Guidance From OPM, EEOC Means for Remote Federal Employees With Disabilities
What do the new OPM and EEOC guidelines mean for federal employees who want to use telework as a reasonable accommodation?
Human Resources
Federal Employees May See Bigger Payouts for Voluntary Separation Under New Proposal
A new bill would significantly alter the VSIP buyout program, providing federal employees with greater financial incentives to resign their positions.