Human Resources
The Oath of Office and What it Means
What does the oath of office taken by federal employees mean? The author shares his thoughts.
OPM to Agencies: Track and Report Official Time Use
OPM is requiring agencies to report on official time use by federal employee unions by January 31, 2020.
Shake Up Government With an Agile Organization and Workforce
The author says that the trends in government’s HR policies add up to a lot of risk in its ability to compete for talent as it deals with an aging workforce.
Senator Wants to Kick ‘Creeps’ Out of the Federal Workforce
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) wants to rid the federal workforce of individuals convicted of sexual assault.
Presidential Power Versus Employees’ Constitutional Rights: Interpreting the Executive Orders Affecting Federal Workers
President Trump’s three labor relations executive orders were recently allowed to take effect. What impact will they have on federal employees?
Congresswoman Worried About a ‘Graying [Federal] Workforce’
![Congresswoman Worried About a ‘Graying [Federal] Workforce’](http://www.fedsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eleanor-holmes-norton-300x200.jpg "Congresswoman Worried About a ‘Graying [Federal] Workforce’")
One Congresswoman is worried about the possible repercussions from more federal employees retiring from public service.
It’s Time for a Cabinet Level Management Department
The author says it is time to put a department in place to focus on management in government.
OPM to Agencies: Don’t Be Wimps!
OPM has issued new guidance to agencies on progressive discipline and using a table of penalties.
Warren Proposes Expanded Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising to expand collective bargaining in the federal workforce if elected.
Executive Orders and Their Impact on Federal Workers
With the injunction against President Trump’s Executive Orders lifted, what will be the impact on the federal workforce?
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