The Shrinking Federal Workforce
Are agencies hiring at levels consistent with their budgets? The author provides some numbers.
Hiring
(Not) the Merit System Principles
The author says the merit system has evolved into something that is not a merit system at all.
Panel Discussion Looks at Federal Hiring/Firing Challenges
Firing a federal employee is a complex process. A recent panel discussion looked at just how cumbersome it is and discussed some possible solutions.
How to Answer KSA Questions
It is important for federal job seekers to understand how KSAs fit into the federal hiring process and how to answer them. Here is an overview.
Can Government Compete In The Talent Market?
The author says that in order to find the right people for jobs in government, it will take more than just reforming federal hiring and pay.
White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Missed
The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says missed the mark.
White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Got Right
The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says are correct.
Applicant Questionnaires and Gaming the System
Do applicant questionnaires improve the federal hiring process? The author provides an analysis.
Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
Hiring Flexibilities May Not Be Enough to Compete For Critical Talent
The author says the federal hiring process is abysmal. He points to recent efforts to hire for cybersecurity positions to highlight problems agencies face as well as their attempted solutions.
