3 Ideas For Dealing With Problem Employees
Three recent reports raised the issue of dealing with problem employees. The author analyzes the reports and offers three steps he says would also help.
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.
4 Takeaways from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
The author highlights four key points from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey that he feels stand out above others.
Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
Federal Employees, Smoking Pot and Working in DC
Using marijuana in Washington, DC is legal, but federal employees are still subject to federal laws.
2017 FEVS Results Show Federal Employees Increasingly Satisfied With Pay, Work/Life Programs
OPM has announced the initial results of the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Should Political Appointees Be Barred From Career Jobs?
How widespread is the practice of political “burrowing?” The author says it’s largely a “problem” that isn’t really a problem.
Federal Employees Should Prepare for New Mandatory Opioid Drug Testing
New mandatory drug testing guidelines went into effect at the start of October to test for opioids that will affect a significant number of federal employees.
Trump Revokes EO Creating Federal Labor Councils
Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.
Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM
The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.
GAO Finds 76 Instances of Obama Political Appointees ‘Burrowing In’
Political “burrowing” is a common practice after a change in administrations. GAO has issued its latest report on what it found during the Obama Administration.
