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Ending DEI and Reforming the Federal Hiring Process

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 21, 2025 11:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Two new executive orders that have not gathered the attention others have will impact all federal agencies: ending DEI and reforming the hiring process.

Federal and Private Employment Opportunities Abound, But You Must Act Now

By Christopher PascaleOct 23, 2023 1:30 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the job market has changed recently which has created new opportunities for job seekers.

Want to Keep New Employees? Invest in Onboarding

By Michael HassettMar 13, 2023 2:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the federal government is in need of a revamped onboarding process for new hires.

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 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.Mar 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 SmithAug 30, 2021 3:43 PM | Updated: May 31, 2023 3:59 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 SwerdzewskiJul 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 SwerdzewskiJun 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 TsugawaMar 9, 2021 12:27 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:13 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

By Jeff NealJan 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.

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