Post-Pandemic Telework: An Epidemic of Efficiency?
How can telework be utilized successfully after the pandemic? These are some areas that warrant attention.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
2021 Federal Employee Benefits Survey Coming Soon
The 2021 Federal Employee Benefits Survey will be conducted this fall.
New Guidance For Federal Employees Seeking Exceptions to Vaccine Mandate
The government has issued updated guidance for federal employees seeking an exception to the COVID vaccine mandate.
Are Unions Relevant in the Age of Telework?
Could telework be the death of unions in the federal government?
OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November
OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.
Creating New Federal Holidays: 9/11 Holiday Latest Proposal
There are now 11 federal holidays. A new proposal to create a 9/11 holiday has been put forth in Congress.
Strong Opposition to Mandatory COVID Vaccinations
What do FedSmith readers think of mandatory COVID vaccinations for the federal workforce? Our latest survey shows strong opposition.
Vaccine Mandate Will Apply to Teleworking Federal Employees
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate will require federal employees to show proof of vaccination and will also apply to remote workers.
Federal Employees Have Until November 22 to Get Vaccinated
A new memo says that federal employees will have until just before Thanksgiving to get fully vaccinated under the president’s new vaccine mandate.
Must Federal Employees Follow President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate?
The government has issued a COVID vaccine mandate for most federal employees. Are there any remaining options for federal employees who do not want the vaccine?
