Civil Service Reform Starts With Performance
The author outlines 6 things that he says need to be done to improve the performance process.
Human Resources
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Legislation Would Extend Appeal Rights to Some Postal Employees
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.
Civil Service Reform Is Coming: What Should It Be?
The author lays out some principles for civil service reform that he says both sides of the political aisle can get behind to produce a more effective civil service.
House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.
Legislation Aims to Stop Political ‘Burrowing’
A recently introduced House bill aims to end the practice of “burrowing” by political appointees into senior-level civil service positions.
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
Leaking Information, Federal Employees and Political Ideology
An investigation into leaking intelligence information surrounding the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn has been requested by two House Committees. This begs the question, should federal employees work to oppose President Trump?
Legislation Introduced to Exempt Veterans From Hiring Freeze
Legislation has been introduced in the House which would exempt veterans from the federal hiring freeze.
OPM Releases Additional Hiring Freeze Guidance
The Office of Personnel Management has provided an extensive list of questions and answers with additional guidance about the hiring freeze.
Why Protect Only Law Enforcement Employees?
President Trump’s new Executive Order focuses on preventing violence against law enforcement officers, but leaves out other government employees.
