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Probationary Period

Are Whistleblowers More Likely to Be Fired if They Are Probationary Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 28, 2020 3:57 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A GAO report attempted to determine if whistleblowers are more likely to be fired when they are in probationary status.

Probation in the Time of Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMay 13, 2020 9:02 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that during the time of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, effective use of the probationary period is more important than ever.

OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Employee Removal Process

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 17, 2019 2:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a proposed rule to enable faster removal of federal employees in different situations.

Extending Probationary Periods For Most Hires Is Not Needed

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJuly 1, 2019 2:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that while extending the probationary period for federal employees is a popular proposal, it is really not needed.

Making Better Use of the Probationary Period

By Laura ShugrueJuly 9, 2018 10:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The MSPB has found that the probationary period is not extensively used, but there are steps agencies can take to utilize it more effectively.

Happy Anniversary to Federal Civil Servants

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 16, 2018 12:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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On January 16, 1883, the Civil Service Commission was created. Federal employment has changed but the bureaucracy and much of the original philosophy still exist.

Barriers to Effectively Using the Supervisory Probationary Period

By Laura ShugrueJanuary 16, 2018 10:24 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The MSPB found in a recent survey that barriers exist which cause federal managers not to fully utilize employee probationary periods to deal with non-performers.

House Votes to Double Probationary Period for New Feds

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 30, 2017 7:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The House has passed a bill that would double the length of the probationary period for new federal employees.

Extending Federal Employee Probation to Two Years?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 20, 2017 2:36 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A bill has been favorably reported by committee to significantly increase the length of a probationary period for a federal employee.

Legislation Would Extend Probationary Period for New Feds to Two Years

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 5, 2017 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would extend the probationary period for new federal employees to two years. Would this benefit new employees?

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