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Obama Calls for Increased Diversity at National Security Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: October 11, 2016 7:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new presidential memorandum calls for greater diversity and inclusion among the federal government’s national security workforce.

Which Agencies Have the Most Satisfied Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: September 26, 2016 3:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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How satisfied are you with your job as a federal employee, and how do you compare to others? New data from the Office of Personnel Management’s 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey provide some insights.

OPM Issues Guidance for Agencies and Employees on Zika Virus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: September 23, 2016 3:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management has released a memo instructing federal agencies to “utilize all available human resources flexibilities” to help protect federal employees from the effects of the Zika virus.

Some Federal Employees Will Have a Chance to Voice Their Workplace Concerns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 27, 2016 3:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Have a concern or frustration about your agency or your job? You may have a chance to share your feedback in the upcoming Merit Principles Survey.

OPM: Agencies Should Consider Letting Employees Telework to Protect Them From Summer Heat

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 22, 2016 3:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

As the summer reaches its peak and the hot weather intensifies, the Office of Personnel Management is reminding agencies that they can allow federal workers to telework to prevent heat-related health problems.

House Trying Again to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 6, 2016 7:42 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) is taking another shot at reforming policy at the VA, this time with a bill that would strengthen whistleblower protections and institute a number of measures intended to hold agency employees more accountable for wrongdoing.

Which Agencies Have the Happiest SES Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 22, 2016 8:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new report ranks federal agencies by the level of job satisfaction expressed by employees in the Senior Executive Service.

Shunned to Celebrated: How LGBT Rights Have Evolved in the Federal Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 19, 2016 7:28 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Acting OPM director Beth Cobert said in a recent blog post that her agency sets an example for how LGBT federal workers are and should be treated and reminded others that discriminating against a person because of his or her sexual orientation is illegal. This approach to federal employment was not always the case, however.

Want a $10,000 Bonus? Bill That Would Reward Feds Advances in the Senate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 27, 2016 5:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill that would pay bonuses to federal workers who identify unneeded or surplus funds in their agencies has taken another step towards becoming law.

Discounted Higher Ed Classes Now Available for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 11, 2016 10:41 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management and Excelsior College have announced an agreement that will allow federal employees to take higher education classes at a reduced rate.

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