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Outside the Protection of the Civil Service Reform Act

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 3, 2011 8:57 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal district court recently refused to dismiss a “Bivens” tort claim brought by a high-level Library of Congress employee against an agency manager. The effect of this ruling is that the Library manager must defend himself against a constitutional tort action that was brought against him personally.

Equal Opportunity Policy at Labor Dept. Now Includes Gender Identity and Pregnancy

By FedSmith.comMay 3, 2011 7:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Department of Labor has announced a new equal employment opportunity policy for all department employees and applicants by lengthening the list of protected categories to include gender identity and pregnancy.

Dealing With Our Worst Employees: Four Simple Suggestions

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMay 2, 2011 6:57 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Almost everyone outside of labor union activists wants to make removing government’s worst employees easier or less complicated. Such was the intent of the last major civil service reform more than 30 years ago. It failed. Here’s why.

Finalists Announced for Outstanding Federal Employees

By FedSmith.comMay 2, 2011 12:07 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Partnership for Public Service announced the Service to America Medal finalists”–outstanding federal workers who are making high-impact contributions critical to the health, safety and well-being of Americans.

One Word That Will Make Your Writing More Powerful

By Robbie HymanMay 2, 2011 7:15 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Effective writing comes from the ability to connect with people, and that connection is based largely on the use of a single word.

Obama Instructs Federal Agencies to Upgrade Customer Service

By FedSmith.comApr 28, 2011 10:51 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Obama has instructed federal agencies to come up with ways to use technology to improve their customer service offerings within 6 months.

GAO: DOD Is Terminating the National Security Personnel System, but Needs a Strategic Plan to Guide Its Design of a New System

By FedSmith.comApr 28, 2011 3:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

During fiscal year 2010, DOD achieved its initial goal of transitioning approximately 75 percent of NSPS employees to the General Schedule system despite having to overcome some challenges. DOD plans to transition the remaining NSPS employees by the January 1, 2012, mandated deadline.

What Happens to Your TSP Funds If the Debt Limit is Not Raised?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 28, 2011 9:58 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The next political debate on the federal debt will be the question of raising the debt ceiling which is currently about $14.3 trillion. Since this ceiling will be reached in a short time, and since Congress has not yet voted to raise the debt limit, what will be the impact on federal retirement funds while the debate continues?

Little-Known Tricks to Make Your Reports Stand Out

By Robbie HymanApr 28, 2011 7:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

Most reports we’re forced to read at work are flat-out boring — but yours don’t have to be. Try these tips for writing standout reports, tips proven to win over readers by the world’s most successful copywriters.

What TSA’s Union Election Numbers May Really Mean

By Bob GilsonApr 27, 2011 7:00 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Author cites the results of the inconclusive union election at the Transportation Security Administration and asks whether the results may have some meanings not discussed in other forums or in news reports.

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