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OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 1, 2022 7:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

Impact of the Injunction on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate on Agency Hiring Policies

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.March 9, 2022 10:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What has been the impact of the court’s injunction on the federal employee vaccine mandate on agency hiring policies?

Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service: What’s the Difference?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 30, 2021 3:43 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What are the key differences between the federal government’s hiring authorities: Competitive Service, Excepted Service, and Senior Executive Service?

Hire to Fire

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJuly 22, 2021 11:21 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Could a “Hire to Fire” concept work in federal government human resources?

The Manager as the Predictor of the Future

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJune 15, 2021 8:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Sometimes when selecting a candidate for a position, a manager must predict future behavior based on past behavior to determine suitability for the position.

Competing Visions of the Direct-Hire Authority Covered Under 5 U.S.C § 3304

By James TsugawaMarch 9, 2021 12:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What have been the results of direct hire authority in the federal government?

It’s Time to Start Rebuilding the Civil Service

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJanuary 21, 2021 1:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that there is much to be done to restore trust in government, and one place to start is hiring to fill vacancies in agencies.

Report: Agencies Can Take Their Own Actions to Improve Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: August 28, 2020 11:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new report says that although the federal government has a cumbersome hiring process that needs revamping, agencies can take their own actions to make bolster recruiting.

Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 7, 2020 3:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.

Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJuly 7, 2020 4:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.

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