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.
Hiring
Competing Visions of the Direct-Hire Authority Covered Under 5 U.S.C ยง 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.
Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?
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
OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.
Shake Up Government With an Agile Organization and Workforce
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
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
How might artificial intelligence replace some HR functions? The author explores the possibilities.