Human Resources
Report Suggests Improvements for Handling Federal Employee Misconduct
GAO takes a look at federal employee misconduct and ways agencies can improve how they handle it.
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
150 Federal Union Officials Stole Over $4.5 Million From Members Since 2001
Data from the Labor Department provide a glimpse into the number of cases in which federal union officials were involved in theft of union dues.
Human Resources
OPM Encourages Use of Workplace Flexibilities During Upcoming Metro Work
OPM is encouraging the use of workplace flexibilities for an upcoming Metro construction project.
Human Resources
Government Will Spend Billions in the Next 2 Months — Here Are 3 Places They Should Spend It
Agencies are rushing to spend money as the end of the fiscal year draws near. The author says there are beneficial ways the spending can be done.
Human Resources
How a Federal Employee Can Destroy a Career
An employee of ICE has resigned as a result of political activity that led to a Hatch Act violation.
Human Resources
The Civil Service is Becoming Fractured. Should We Care?
Many arguments support the idea of a single civil service system, however, the author says this is not ultimately what is best for federal human resources.
Human Resources
Are Your Union Officers Violating a Criminal Statute With Your Money?
Is a full time union representative allowed to accept pay from the government as well as the union? The author looks at the issue.
Human Resources
Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
Human Resources
For Real HR Transformation, Begin with the Customer
The author says that the challenge that he believes is most critical for federal HR is the citizen/customer experience.
Human Resources
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.