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“The Workforce Is Not Our Problem In Government”

By Jeff NealNov 1, 2018 2:08 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 8:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Group of employees seen from above sitting around a conference room table collaborating on a project as they work on laptops and review charts and paperwork

The author says that federal employees are the ones who can best identify problems and solutions on how to get more work done with fewer resources.

How Do Federal Employees Feel About Their Pay and Jobs?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 26, 2018 9:58 AM | Updated: Jan 23, 2021 10:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Laptop computer with an indifferent, sad, and happy smiley emojis in the screen depicting employee job satisfaction ratings

The results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey show federal employees are happier with their pay overall but not so much with merit based pay.

VA Says Morale is Improving Among its Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 19, 2018 11:37 AM | Updated: Oct 26, 2018 4:32 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

There is a positive trend in morale among VA employees according to the latest employee feedback survey results.

Another Look at the Different Worlds of Federal Workers

By Jeff NealApr 12, 2018 4:23 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2018 6:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Life is not the same for federal employees in DC versus the rest of the country. The author analyzes some of the key differences.

It’s Coming! OPM Announces Timeline for 2018 FEVS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2018 3:08 PM | Updated: Apr 16, 2018 10:12 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has announced the timeline for when the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be administered.

More Firings May Not Lead To Better Results

By Jeff NealFeb 7, 2018 2:36 PM | Updated: Oct 23, 2020 2:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Yellow post it note with words 'you're fired!' stuck to a keyboard

The author says that making it easier to fire federal employees is an emotionally charged issue that is only one aspect of addressing accountability problems.

Good and Not So Good News From the 2017 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government®

By Jeff NealDec 9, 2017 3:25 PM | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 11:19 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says the real story inside of the Best Places to Work rankings lies in the comparison to employees in the private sector.

Is Your Agency Among the ‘Best Places to Work’ in Government?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 6, 2017 1:07 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2018 7:56 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Is your agency one of the “best places to work” in the federal government? Here are the results for 2017 as compiled by the Partnership for Public Service.

Applicant Questionnaires and Gaming the System

By Jeff NealNov 16, 2017 1:30 PM | Updated: Nov 24, 2017 7:00 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Do applicant questionnaires improve the federal hiring process? The author provides an analysis.

3 Ideas For Dealing With Problem Employees

By Jeff NealOct 26, 2017 11:51 AM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Cartoon showing an angry boss' hand pointing at an employee in an act of discipline

Three recent reports raised the issue of dealing with problem employees. The author analyzes the reports and offers three steps he says would also help.

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