Human Resources
Senators Call for Review of Hiring Freeze
Two Senators have asked the GAO to conduct a review of President Trump's hiring freeze, expressing concern that it may ultimately fail to reduce spending.
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’s Wrong With the Federal Hiring Process?
The author outlines several key problems he sees with the federal hiring process.
Human Resources
OPM’s Official Time Report: Some Wonderfully Amazing Numbers
OPM has issued its latest report on official time use in agencies. The author looks at some of the numbers and some of the questions that they raise.
Human Resources
Opening Statements: One of the Keys to Winning Your Arbitration Hearing
The author says that having an effective opening statement is one of the keys to prevailing at an arbitration hearing. He provides some tips for preparing and presenting…
Human Resources
What is a RIF and How Does it Work?
What is a RIF? How does it work? Are RIF's likely to occur in government?
Human Resources
OPM Releases ‘Reshaping’ Guidance for Agencies
OPM has released new guidance for agencies that may be undergoing "reshaping" changes, such as reductions in force.
Human Resources
OPM Releases Updated Guidance on Administrative Furloughs
Following the release of the White House's budget proposal, OPM is apparently preparing agencies for the possibility of administrative furloughs as it has released updated guidance for agencies…
Human Resources
Hatch Act Protects Freedom of Political Speech on Social Media… to a Point
News about federal employees posting their political opinions on social media has been more widespread since the election. When does it cross the line?
Human Resources
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee's pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
Agency News
President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities
The President's budget proposal has not been drafted "with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo...." Here are new priorities…