Soft Skills Are Harder Than They Seem
The author says that federal HR managers often focus more on technical skills rather than soft skills when hiring which is a mistake.
Hiring
Why I (Still) Work Here
The author recounts his love for his federal career while also addressing challenges that federal employees face.
The Earthquake That May Cause a Retirement Tsunami
Could another shutdown be the event that sparks a retirement tsunami? The author explains a potential problem he sees looming.
Some Young Veterans Need More From Government
The author says that taking steps to hire veterans is one that can produce quality new hires within the federal workforce.
OPM Announces New Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Positions
OPM announced new direct hiring authority for certain job positions with critical shortages of candidates.
Why Hiring Reforms in the 2019 NDAA May Not Make a Difference
The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions designed to make it easier for agencies to hire. Will it make a difference?
The Civil Service is Becoming Fractured. Should We Care?
Many arguments support the idea of a single civil service system, however, the author says this is not ultimately what is best for federal human resources.
The Shrinking Federal Workforce
Are agencies hiring at levels consistent with their budgets? The author provides some numbers.
(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.
