Human Resources
Extending Probationary Periods For Most Hires Is Not Needed
The author says that while extending the probationary period for federal employees is a popular proposal, it is really not needed.
Human Resources
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Human Resources
FLRA/FMCS Pilot Program to Speed Up Labor Negotiations
An agreement between FLRA and FMCS is an attempt to speed up federal labor negotiations by focusing on negotiability appeals.
Human Resources
Bill Resurfaces to Expedite Process of Firing Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced that would facilitate the process of firing underperforming federal employees.
Human Resources
Violating the Hatch Act Can Still Get You Fired
Despite some cases involving high profile political appointees who were not disciplined, violating the Hatch Act can still get federal employees fired.
Human Resources
Conflict of Interest and Statutory Violation at Merit Systems Protection Board?
The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.
Human Resources
How Common Are Prohibited Personnel Practices?
Data from the MSPB provide an idea of the frequency of prohibited personnel practices.
Human Resources
What is Driving Some SES Employees to Leave Government?
Results from a recent OPM survey offer insight as to why SES federal employees choose to leave their federal jobs.
Human Resources
House Democrats Try to Bully FLRA Chair at Hearing
The author says a recent House Committee hearing on the FLRA served to attack the agency’s chairman and showed the Congressmen’s lack of knowledge about the law.
Human Resources
Is it Time to Kill USAJobs?
Should USAJobs be eliminated? The author lists and analyzes various complaints about the federal job search website.
Human Resources
Where Have All the Classifiers Gone?
The author says the current classification system under the General Schedule is not working. He cites some examples of problems it has created.