Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Another attempt is being made in Congress to restore Administrative Law Judges to the competitive service.
Human Resources
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Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
VA Publishes Code of Integrity for its Employees
The VA recently published a new Code of Integrity to set the ethical standards and obligations of its employees.
Human Resources
Why I (Still) Work Here
The author recounts his love for his federal career while also addressing challenges that federal employees face.
Human Resources
Dismantling OPM and Changing the Face of the Federal HR Program
The dismantling of OPM is starting with a new executive order transferring much of the OPM work to the Department of Defense.
Human Resources
Performance-Based Pay Might Work, But Don’t Count On It
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.
Human Resources
Do All Those “Acting” Assignments at DHS Matter?
Several agencies under Homeland Security currently have acting leadership. Should this be a cause for concern?
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Official Time, Telework and Labor Relations in 2019
An agency and a union went before the FSIP to resolve a bargaining dispute about official time and telework procedures. Here are the results.
Human Resources
Senate Bill Would Give TSA Officers Collective Bargaining Rights
Both the House and Senate have now introduced bills to give full collective bargaining rights to TSA officers.
Human Resources
President Nominates FLRA General Counsel
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?