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.
Legislation has been introduced that would require OPM to submit an annual report to Congress on the amount of official time used by federal employee unions.
Most people do not like to think about a reduction in force (RIF) and for good reason. The author outlines some of the things that can go wrong…
President Trump has issued executive orders to hire 15,000 federal employees. The jobs have been announced but close quickly. Here is information on job qualifications and how to…
The author says that the current labor relations statute is a failure that should be repealed or revised. He offers a detailed analysis of the changes he thinks…
The author says there are two common disciplinary measures federal managers can utilize, but only one of them allows for applying discipline progressively in the event the problems…
Is legislation necessary to prohibit federal employees from watching porn at work? A recent investigation shows that the problem may be more widespread than one might realize.
Social media is a powerful tool. Federal employees are in a unique position. Can they tweet hostile political opinions to many followers? Is that a good career move?
The author outlines 6 things that he says need to be done to improve the performance process.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.
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…