Bipartisan Support for VA Accountability Bill
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.
Employee Relations
Making It Quicker and Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers to address performance problems.
Thank a Government Employee This Week
The author offers his thanks to federal employees in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
Trump Calls on Federal Employees to Help Make Government More Efficient
President Trump has issued a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week to honor the work of federal employees and to ask for their help in making government operate more efficiently.
‘Uncertain’ Describes Federal Workers Today
The author says that the Trump administration’s approach to government is causing great uncertainty among Federal workers.
More Patient Care Problems Cited at VA
A new report found numerous problems with patient care at a VA facility. Here is a summary and solutions suggested to improve caring for veterans in the VA.
First Steps in Changing Federal HR
With a new guidance memo from OMB, federal workers can start to see what new human resources policies will emerge impacting the federal workforce.
What is a RIF and How Does it Work?
What is a RIF? How does it work? Are RIF’s likely to occur in government?
VA Accountability: Federal Government Trapped In A System In Desperate Need of Reform
The VA and federal civil service is “trapped in a failed and antiquated civil service system that is in desperate need of reform.” A House bill would change the system in the VA.
Some Thoughts For the New President and Congress Regarding Federal Employment
The author says that there are better ways to enact changes to the federal civil service laws than vilifying federal employees.
