Human Resources
Federal Employee Unions and Election Consequences
There have not been dramatic legislative changes in federal human resources and labor relations since 1978. That could change in 2017. Here are some of the more significant…
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 Next for Federal Unions?
The author says that unions have become a more partisan topic in government and that there are likely to be changes under the incoming presidential administration that will…
Human Resources
What’s Wrong in the Federal Employee Conduct and Discipline System
The author looks at problems that he says exist under the current disciplinary system for the federal workforce and what questions he says must be answered to fix…
Human Resources
OPM Reminds Federal Employees to Follow Dismissal Procedures
The Office of Personnel Management issued a reminder to federal workers to always be sure to follow dismissal procedures when emergencies or other special events disrupt the normal…
Human Resources
A Week Off for Some Federal Employees Using 3 Days of Annual Leave
Some federal employees can take off for a week in January by using three days of annual leave. Here is how and why.
Human Resources
Senators Ask Obama to Freeze Federal Hiring Until Trump Takes Office
Two Senators have asked President Obama to freeze federal hiring during the transition between presidential administrations to combat the practice of "burrowing in" by political appointees.
Human Resources
OPM Proposes Canceling Various Job Classifications
OPM has proposed eliminating a number of job classifications due to a lack of federal employees who currently hold jobs within them.
Human Resources
Fixing Federal Labor Relations: Official Time May Not be the Biggest Problem
The author says there are at least four issues in the current labor relations system which need correcting to make government work more efficiently and effectively. He outlines…
Human Resources
The Future of OPM
The 2016 election and turnover of administrations means that changes could be in store for federal agencies. The author says that whatever those changes might be, they will…
Human Resources
Proposed Changes to Federal HR: From Worst Case to Possible
Many people expected a Hillary Clinton victory. Changes for federal employee pay and benefits may have been unlikely but now may have a greater chance of success. Here…