Human Resources
FLRA Reverses Precedents Creating New Case Law
The FLRA has reversed prior interpretations of the law in a couple of important ways. The author summarizes the court's rationale in a new case.
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
What is a CHCO and Why Do We Have Them?
Federal workers have likely heard of Chief Human Capital Officers, but may not know what they are and why they were created.
Human Resources
Agency Administration: Highest Paid Federal Jobs in HR and EEO
Where are the highest paid federal positions in human resources and EEO? Here are the agencies with the highest paid employees for each of these categories.
Human Resources
OPM Issues Final Weather/Safety Leave Regulations
OPM has issued final regulations about new weather/safety leave policies which will be of particular interest to federal employees who telework.
Human Resources
It’s Coming! OPM Announces Timeline for 2018 FEVS
OPM has announced the timeline for when the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be administered.
Human Resources
Lawmakers Want a Fresh Look at Time and Attendance Abuse
A group of lawmakers have asked GAO to take a fresh look at time and attendance problems in agencies by updating a report it previously released in 2003.
Human Resources
Panel Discussion Looks at Federal Hiring/Firing Challenges
Firing a federal employee is a complex process. A recent panel discussion looked at just how cumbersome it is and discussed some possible solutions.
Human Resources
Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?
One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent "March on the VA" union rally.
Human Resources
President’s Management Agenda Addresses Key Civil Service Issues
The author says that the President's Management Agenda is a great start to modernizing government. He highlights some of the key points.
Human Resources
Turnover Up as More Workers Quit the Federal Government
The federal government's turnover rate in FY 2017 increased slightly over the previous year due to more federal employees resigning.