OPM’s Revamped USAJobs – Improved or Just a New Coat of Paint?
The Office of Personnel Management recently rolled out a major redesign of its USAJobs website. Has the site’s functionality improved under this new look?
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.
What Hiring Flexibilities Work? Who Knows…
A recent GAO report studies OPM and agency use of the many hiring authorities available to agencies. The author says that the study highlights a critical problem that persists in federal human resources today.
New Report Details the Extent of Damage Done by OPM Data Breaches
A new report from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform explains how the security breaches of OPM’s computer networks occurred and attempts to provide answers to federal workers who may be wondering how and why their personal information was left vulnerable.
Fixing Federal HR Begins With Staffing
The author says that the entire federal HR process and structure, from top to bottom, needs to be completely reimagined.
Some Case Law Surrounding Excessive Leave
The author says that one of the most time consuming and frustrating tasks for supervisors is dealing with the small number of employees who abuse leave.
‘Job Restructuring’ as a Reasonable Accommodation in Federal Employment (Part 2)
In the second of two series of articles on job restructuring as a reasonable accommodation, the author explores how job restructuring could affect other employees besides the disabled person being accommodated, and examines the limitations on the burden that an agency may place on other employees.
FEGLI Open Season Starts in September – Are You Ready?
The upcoming FEGLI open season runs for the month of September. OPM has provided these resources to help you make the most of it.
‘Job Restructuring’ as a Reasonable Accommodation in Federal Employment
In the first of two articles on job restructuring as a reasonable accommodation, the author explores how managers ascertain what an employee’s essential functions of his or her job position are, how to restructure a job position to accommodate an employee, and explores some cases that shed light on how the EEOC and federal courts look at these issues.
Resources to Help You Prepare for Benefits Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has released some documents to help federal workers prepare for the upcoming benefits open season this fall.
Transgender Federal Employees Can Now Use Their Preferred Restrooms in Federal Buildings
A memo published in the Federal Register gives transgender federal employees the right to use restrooms that correspond to their preferred gender identity.
