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Readers: Criminal Activity Increasing Among Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2006 9:23 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

14% of those taking this poll indicated that there was no change in criminal activity among federal employees. 54% think there has been an increase. Coincidentally, the Dept. of Justice has issued a press release noting that “[p]ublic corruption is a threat to the American form of government.”

Bargaining Changes – How to Meet Your Objectives When Negotiating Outside the Labor Agreement

By Bob GilsonApr 26, 2006 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal managers who want to make changes for employees represented by a union during the life of a labor contract often feel frustrated by the time, effort and cost involved. These tips can help.

Gas and Expenses Are Up But Your TSP May Give You Reason to Cheer

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 24, 2006 8:13 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

How have your TSP investments done in 2006? Most readers will be pleased.

What Factors Make A Good Labor Relations Program?

By Bob GilsonApr 21, 2006 7:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What factors are necessary to have a good, effective labor relations program in a federal agency? Here are some criteria.

“Civil Servants,” Thieves and the Public Trust

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2006 8:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Federal employees should be the “best and brightest” according to President Kennedy. Is that still our goal or has something happened?

Telling Employee to Continue Working Can Be Dangerous

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 19, 2006 8:00 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal supervisor who told an employee to work an extra 30 minutes ended up in a scuffle with the employee and the employee was fired. The employee argued his case all the way to federal court but stays fired.

The Beach is Trashed; Have You Got A Problem With That?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 17, 2006 8:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

140,000 volunteers donated 5 million hours to the national parks at a value of $85.9 million in fiscal year 2004. But a group that wants to pick up trash to get rid of hurricane debris won’t be allowed to help.

10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 2)

By Bob GilsonApr 17, 2006 7:25 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part two of the two-part series.

Fed Gets Bill from OPM for $18,112

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 14, 2006 7:58 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

A federal employee on disability retirement has to follow the rules regarding “being restored to earning capacity.” This federal employee got a bill from OPM for over $18,000.

Readers Favor English As Official Language and Say Immigration is a Serious Problem

By FedSmith.comApr 13, 2006 8:38 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

What do most readers think about the topic of immigration? There is a significant majority on the questions in our recent poll on the subject.

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