Discipline in the Workplace
Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
3 Best Federal Resume Writing Services
These are three services that offer federal resume writing assistance.
The “Preventing A Patronage System Act” Can Preserve a Merit-Based Civil Service
The author analyzes two bills in Congress which attempt to prevent Schedule F from resurfacing again in the future.
Dedicated Civil Servants? Or an Out of Control “Deep State?”
Is there a “deep state” within the federal workforce? The author offers his analysis.
Agencies Told to Stop Asking Federal Employees About Their Vaccination Status
Less stringent COVID-19 safety protocols have been issued for federal employees in response to new CDC guidelines.
Covered By is Alive and Well
The author says that the concept of “covered by” in bargaining is here to stay.
Position Classification Appeals: What is a Desk Audit?
How do desk audits work? Although they may sound simple, there are many issues that can arise from them.
The Public Service Reform Act Would Wreck The Civil Service
The author says that recently introduced legislation to make federal employees at-will employees would destroy the civil service.
Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would make it easier to fire federal employees for performance reasons by making them at-will employees.
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
