OPM Identifies Priorities for Federal Workforce in New Report
OPM has released its quadrennial identifying future challenges and priorities for the federal workforce.
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.
More Firings May Not Lead To Better Results
The author says that making it easier to fire federal employees is an emotionally charged issue that is only one aspect of addressing accountability problems.
OSC Issues New Whistleblower Protection Guidelines to Agencies
The Office of Special Counsel recently released three guidance memos for agencies regarding implementing whistleblower protections.
Union Official Time: Why a Basic Change is Needed
The author says that reports of official time issued by OPM are inaccurate and understated. He raises some questions about the use of official time.
Trump Calls for Making it Easier to Fire Federal Employees in SOTU
President Trump called for making it easier to fire federal employees for non-performance in his State of the Union address.
Legislation Aims to Reestablish Labor Relations Council
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to revive a national council on labor-management relations. Given the history, it is unlikely to go anywhere.
Impasses Panel Signals Policy Shift: Want It? Prove You Need It!
A recent case decision suggests the FSIP has shifted from its past philosophy. The author provides an analysis.
Shutdown: It Ain’t Over When its Over
The partial government shutdown appears it will be short lived, but the author says it is likely to have some long-term, lasting effects.
When is a Law Not a Law?
The author asks when or if it is acceptable to work around federal HR law for convenience because the penalty for violation is excessive.
0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
