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It’s Time to Start Rebuilding the Civil Service

By Jeff NealJanuary 21, 2021 1:44 PM

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

By Ian SmithUpdated: August 28, 2020 11:08 AM
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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

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 7, 2020 3:37 PM
Word 'skills' being highlighted by a yellow highlighter on a sheet of paper

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?

By Jeff NealJuly 7, 2020 4:39 PM
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Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.

OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees

By Ian SmithDecember 26, 2019 5:10 AM
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OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.

Shake Up Government With an Agile Organization and Workforce

By Jeff NealOctober 23, 2019 3:11 PM
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The author says that the trends in government’s HR policies add up to a lot of risk in its ability to compete for talent as it deals with an aging workforce.

OPM Policy Changes May Improve Hiring, But Only if Agencies Do Not Find Ways to Maintain the Status Quo

By Jeff NealSeptember 18, 2019 12:58 PM
Close up of a woman's hand placing a puzzle piece with a red person icon on it into a puzzle, each piece of which has a black person icon on it depicting the human resources (HR) management process

The author says that although recent hiring guidance from OPM is a good start, more needs to be done to improve federal hiring practices.

From Human Resources to Helpful Robot – How AI May Transform HR

By Jeff NealAugust 26, 2019 11:53 AM
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How might artificial intelligence replace some HR functions? The author explores the possibilities.

Extending Probationary Periods For Most Hires Is Not Needed

By Jeff NealJuly 1, 2019 2:40 PM
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The author says that while extending the probationary period for federal employees is a popular proposal, it is really not needed.

Is it Time to Kill USAJobs?

By Jeff NealJune 10, 2019 10:22 AM
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Should USAJobs be eliminated? The author lists and analyzes various complaints about the federal job search website.

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