Shutdown: It Ain’t Over When its Over
The partial government shutdown appears it will be short lived, but the author says it is likely to have some long-term, lasting effects.
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
The partial government shutdown appears it will be short lived, but the author says it is likely to have some long-term, lasting effects.
The author asks when or if it is acceptable to work around federal HR law for convenience because the penalty for violation is excessive.
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission. What are some of the current problems facing the civil service?
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.
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.
The author looks at problems created by the FLRA under past administrations and how the FLRA under the new administration might address them.
What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.
Although new legislation would double the probationary period for new federal employees if it becomes law, these employees still would have appeal options.
Federal employees who take prescription opioids are facing tougher scrutiny. Here is important information to remember for mandatory drug testing.