Congressman Introduces Legislation in Response to GSA Conference Scandal
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) has introduced legislation in response to the lavish conferences hosted by GSA.
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Getting in Base Security’s Face Leads to Suspension
A Navy employee got aggressive with the shipyard’s security personnel resulting in his badge and clearance being pulled. Without a clearance he was suspended indefinitely from his job. He did not find much sympathy when he appealed.
How HR Should View ‘Critical Elements’
The author says that performance appraisals should serve to improve performance rather than just rate it.
IRS Takes Tax Fraud By Employees Very Seriously
This case involves an IRS examiner responsible for finding fraud in more complicated tax returns. He pled guilty to tax fraud and–not surprisingly–the agency fired him.
President Signs Memorandum Addressing Violence in Federal Workplace
President Obama has issued a memorandum intended to prevent and combat violence in the federal workplace. It will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are experiencing domestic violence.
FedSmith.com Users Say They Work Harder and Earn Less Than Private Sector Workers
According to a recent national survey, a significant percentage of American adults believe that federal employees have it easier and earn more money than private sector workers. FedSmith.com users are not in agreement.
The Second Time’s the Charm
A Navy employee fired for misuse of a government travel credit card won at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals the first time around. After being retroactively reinstated, the Navy fired her again for the same misconduct. This time it sticks.
Scandalous! Okay, But this Guy is Talented and Has a Future
The GSA scandal has resulted in embarrassment for the agency, the administration and a few people losing their jobs. On the other hand, the GS9 singer and rapper is a talented guy. Perhaps he has a future that he could only dream about before becoming the focal point of the GSA brouhaha.
A Wake Up Call for Federal Employees
According to one attorney who represents federal employees, the recent scandal that has plagued the General Services Administration should serve as a wake up call to federal employees who conduct business travel.
Political Reality and Federal Employee Conferences
If someone came up with a script to embarrass a federal agency, it could not match what GSA has unintentionally done in conveying a negative image of the federal government to the public as the nation is starting to recover from a severe recession.
