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VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: June 27, 2017 4:25 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.

Bipartisan Support for VA Accountability Bill

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: May 19, 2017 9:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.

Making It Quicker and Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 11, 2017 12:09 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: May 11, 2017 12:13 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: May 10, 2017 4:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldApril 25, 2017 10:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 14, 2017 8:59 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 12, 2017 4:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 1, 2017 10:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: March 14, 2017 8:36 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

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