Soft Skills Are Harder Than They Seem
The author says that federal HR managers often focus more on technical skills rather than soft skills when hiring which is a mistake.
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
The author says that federal HR managers often focus more on technical skills rather than soft skills when hiring which is a mistake.
The VA recently published a new Code of Integrity to set the ethical standards and obligations of its employees.
The author recounts his love for his federal career while also addressing challenges that federal employees face.
The dismantling of OPM is starting with a new executive order transferring much of the OPM work to the Department of Defense.
Pay for performance is being pitched again for the federal workforce. The author describes how it could work but also says it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Several agencies under Homeland Security currently have acting leadership. Should this be a cause for concern?
An agency and a union went before the FSIP to resolve a bargaining dispute about official time and telework procedures. Here are the results.
Both the House and Senate have now introduced bills to give full collective bargaining rights to TSA officers.
A nomination has been made for the position of General Counsel at the FLRA. How many cases are being held pending confirmation of a new GC?
The President’s Management Agenda had its one year anniversary in March. A free e-book looks at how current leaders are approaching implementation of the Agenda.