Human Resources
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.
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
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
Happy Birthday to the Civil Service
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission. What are some of the current problems facing the civil service?
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Happy Anniversary to Federal Civil Servants
On January 16, 1883, the Civil Service Commission was created. Federal employment has changed but the bureaucracy and much of the original philosophy still exist.
Human Resources
Barriers to Effectively Using the Supervisory Probationary Period
The MSPB found in a recent survey that barriers exist which cause federal managers not to fully utilize employee probationary periods to deal with non-performers.