Want to Keep New Employees? Invest in Onboarding
The author says that the federal government is in need of a revamped onboarding process for new hires.
Hiring
OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring
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
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?
What are the key differences between the federal government’s hiring authorities: Competitive Service, Excepted Service, and Senior Executive Service?
Hire to Fire
Could a “Hire to Fire” concept work in federal government human resources?
The Manager as the Predictor of the Future
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
What have been the results of direct hire authority in the federal government?
It’s Time to Start Rebuilding the Civil Service
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
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
OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.
