Political Division: Nazis and Hamas Terrorists in the Federal Workplace—What’s a Supervisor to Do?
Political division is common. What are considerations for a federal supervisor facing a tough employee problem?
Employee Relations
Stay informed on employee relations issues affecting federal employees, including workplace conduct rules, performance management, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, and HR policies that shape day‑to‑day federal employment. Explore updates on OPM guidance, MSPB decisions, labor‑management disputes, probationary employee rules, and best practices for handling workplace conflicts. Find clear explanations and timely analysis to help federal employees and supervisors understand the policies, rights, and procedures that govern employee relations across federal agencies.
Does the Federal Government Give Out Career Promotions That Aren’t Warranted?
Does performance management reward the best employees, or are promotions just awarded for being in the job?
Public Service Reform: Modernize Government, Increase Accountability, Reduce Expenses
The Public Service Reform Act has been introduced to modernize government, increase accountability and reduce expenses.
Bill Would Reinstate Federal Employees Who Were Fired or Resigned Due to Vaccine Mandate
A new bill would provide compensation or possible reinstatement for federal employees who resigned or were fired after refusing the COVID vaccine mandate.
Job Security: Arbitrators Uphold 42% of Federal Employee Dismissals
Federal employees enjoy job security. Do employees fare better with MSPB or arbitration appeals? See results from recent record analysis.
OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring
OPM is proposing to expand the “ban the box” rule to create a “world-class federal workforce.” How does this approach compare to an earlier Democratic administration?
Guidelines for Conducting Investigative Interviews
Conducting interviews with employees is often part of a job role. These are some guidelines for conducting good interviews.
Creating a New Class of Federal Employees
A new executive order has been issued creating a new hiring schedule to make make it faster and easier to hire and fire some federal employees.
Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker
OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.
Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS
A task force report urges major changes to the civil service system from pay and benefits to handling removal actions and appeals by federal employees.
