Human Resources
Congressman: Federal Employees Need to Resume Office Work
One Congressman is asking OPM to take action to return federal employees to work in their offices "to the fullest degree possible."
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
Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Can Begin Removing Masks
Following new CDC guidance, federal employees who are fully vaccinated will be able to begin removing their masks inside of federal buildings.
Human Resources
Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?
Can federal employees appeal a within grade increase (WGI) denial and what is the process for doing so?
Human Resources
Average $90,510 Federal Employee Salary and Other Traits of 2.1 Million+ Federal Employees
The average federal employee's salary is now just over $90,000 (excluding benefits). Here is a breakdown of GS levels, educational attainment, and gender among federal employees.
Human Resources
Let’s Thank Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week By Strengthening The Merit-Based Civil Service
The author suggests several things the Biden administration should do to help strengthen the federal workforce.
Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees.
Human Resources
Do We Need Federal Unions?
Are unions needed in federal government? The author addresses what is a complex question based on his labor relations experience.
Human Resources
Why Do People Still Say Impact and Implementation?
What is the problem with saying "impact and implementation" with respect to collective bargaining?
Human Resources
Biden to Raise Minimum Wage of Federal Contractors
President Biden is issuing an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour.
Human Resources
2020 FEVS Results: Persevering Through COVID
What do the 2020 FEVS results say about federal employees' overall satisfaction with their jobs, pay and agency support during COVID?